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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.68, 3,266.24 and 1,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.68, 3,266.24 and 1,423.22 is: 1,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.68 : 3,266.24 = 1,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.68/3,266.24 = 1,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.68x = 3,266.24 × 1,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.68x = 4,648,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,554.65/2,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.34

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