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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.72, 3,267.74 and 1,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.72, 3,267.74 and 1,359.80 is: 1,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.72 : 3,267.74 = 1,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.72/3,267.74 = 1,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.72x = 3,267.74 × 1,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.72x = 4,443,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,472.85/2,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.69

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