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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.42, 3,266.73 and 1,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.42, 3,266.73 and 1,372.74 is: 1,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.42 : 3,266.73 = 1,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.42/3,266.73 = 1,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.42x = 3,266.73 × 1,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.42x = 4,484,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,370.94/2,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.20

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