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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.59, 3,267.59 and 1,359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.59, 3,267.59 and 1,359.69 is: 1,876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.59 : 3,267.59 = 1,359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.59/3,267.59 = 1,359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.59x = 3,267.59 × 1,359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.59x = 4,442,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,909.45/2,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.55

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