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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.45, 3,266.60 and 1,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.45, 3,266.60 and 1,806.93 is: 2,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.45 : 3,266.60 = 1,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.45/3,266.60 = 1,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.45x = 3,266.60 × 1,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.45x = 5,902,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,508.50/2,367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.19

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