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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.78, 3,268.55 and 1,484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.78, 3,268.55 and 1,484.09 is: 2,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.78 : 3,268.55 = 1,484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.78/3,268.55 = 1,484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.78x = 3,268.55 × 1,484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.78x = 4,850,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,821.99/2,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.68

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