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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.27, 3,266.87 and 1,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.27, 3,266.87 and 1,372.73 is: 1,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.27 : 3,266.87 = 1,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.27/3,266.87 = 1,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.27x = 3,266.87 × 1,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.27x = 4,484,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,507.26/2,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.38

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