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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.71, 3,266.43 and 1,372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.71, 3,266.43 and 1,372.62 is: 1,893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.71 : 3,266.43 = 1,372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.71/3,266.43 = 1,372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.71x = 3,266.43 × 1,372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.71x = 4,483,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,567.15/2,367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.63

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