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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.50, 3,267.36 and 1,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.50, 3,267.36 and 1,305.44 is: 1,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.50 : 3,267.36 = 1,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.50/3,267.36 = 1,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.50x = 3,267.36 × 1,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.50x = 4,265,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,326.10/2,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.62

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