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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.72, 3,267.23 and 1,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.72, 3,267.23 and 1,373.06 is: 1,894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.72 : 3,267.23 = 1,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.72/3,267.23 = 1,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.72x = 3,267.23 × 1,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.72x = 4,486,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,104.13/2,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.69

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