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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.39, 3,266.12 and 1,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.39, 3,266.12 and 1,372.31 is: 1,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.39 : 3,266.12 = 1,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.39/3,266.12 = 1,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.39x = 3,266.12 × 1,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.39x = 4,482,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,105.95/2,367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.27

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