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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.62, 3,267.26 and 1,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.62, 3,267.26 and 1,372.84 is: 1,894.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.62 : 3,267.26 = 1,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.62/3,267.26 = 1,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.62x = 3,267.26 × 1,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.62x = 4,485,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,410.19/2,367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.48

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