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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.36, 3,263.04 and 1,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.36, 3,263.04 and 1,581.12 is: 2,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.36 : 3,263.04 = 1,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.36/3,263.04 = 1,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.36x = 3,263.04 × 1,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.36x = 5,159,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,257.80/2,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.33

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