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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.51, 3,266.47 and 1,528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.51, 3,266.47 and 1,528.71 is: 2,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.51 : 3,266.47 = 1,528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.51/3,266.47 = 1,528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.51x = 3,266.47 × 1,528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.51x = 4,993,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,485.35/2,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.17

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