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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.44, 3,268.08 and 1,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.44, 3,268.08 and 1,695.68 is: 2,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.44 : 3,268.08 = 1,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.44/3,268.08 = 1,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.44x = 3,268.08 × 1,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.44x = 5,541,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,617.89/2,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.76

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