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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.58, 3,266.85 and 1,372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.58, 3,266.85 and 1,372.94 is: 1,894.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.58 : 3,266.85 = 1,372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.58/3,266.85 = 1,372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.58x = 3,266.85 × 1,372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.58x = 4,485,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,189.04/2,367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.42

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