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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.28, 3,266.84 and 1,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.28, 3,266.84 and 1,373.14 is: 1,894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.28 : 3,266.84 = 1,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.28/3,266.84 = 1,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.28x = 3,266.84 × 1,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.28x = 4,485,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,828.68/2,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.93

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