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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.78, 3,267.16 and 1,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.78, 3,267.16 and 1,423.35 is: 1,963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.78 : 3,267.16 = 1,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.78/3,267.16 = 1,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.78x = 3,267.16 × 1,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.78x = 4,650,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,288.73/2,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.99

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