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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.48, 3,543.92 and 2,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.48, 3,543.92 and 2,017.56 is: 3,020.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.48 : 3,543.92 = 2,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.48/3,543.92 = 2,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.48x = 3,543.92 × 2,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.48x = 7,150,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,071.24/2,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.12

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