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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.68, 3,267.20 and 1,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.68, 3,267.20 and 1,436 is: 1,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.68 : 3,267.20 = 1,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.68/3,267.20 = 1,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.68x = 3,267.20 × 1,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.68x = 4,691,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,699.20/2,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.56

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