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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.36, 3,265.92 and 1,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.36, 3,265.92 and 1,434.24 is: 1,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.36 : 3,265.92 = 1,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.36/3,265.92 = 1,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.36x = 3,265.92 × 1,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.36x = 4,684,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,113.10/2,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.62

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