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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.36, 3,266.64 and 1,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.36, 3,266.64 and 1,435.68 is: 1,981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.36 : 3,266.64 = 1,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.36/3,266.64 = 1,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.36x = 3,266.64 × 1,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.36x = 4,689,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,849.72/2,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.05

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