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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.38, 3,553.68 and 1,381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.38, 3,553.68 and 1,381.26 is: 2,073.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.38 : 3,553.68 = 1,381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.38/3,553.68 = 1,381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.38x = 3,553.68 × 1,381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.38x = 4,908,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,556.04/2,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.41

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