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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.48, 3,264.96 and 1,619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.48, 3,264.96 and 1,619.98 is: 2,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.48 : 3,264.96 = 1,619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.48/3,264.96 = 1,619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.48x = 3,264.96 × 1,619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.48x = 5,289,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,169.90/2,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.09

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