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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.42, 3,264.69 and 1,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.42, 3,264.69 and 1,947.34 is: 2,685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.42 : 3,264.69 = 1,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.42/3,264.69 = 1,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.42x = 3,264.69 × 1,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.42x = 6,357,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,461.42/2,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.40

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