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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.42, 3,263.04 and 1,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.42, 3,263.04 and 1,620.10 is: 2,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.42 : 3,263.04 = 1,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.42/3,263.04 = 1,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.42x = 3,263.04 × 1,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.42x = 5,286,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,451.10/2,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.00

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