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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.86, 3,267.26 and 1,423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.86, 3,267.26 and 1,423.42 is: 1,964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.86 : 3,267.26 = 1,423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.86/3,267.26 = 1,423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.86x = 3,267.26 × 1,423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.86x = 4,650,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,683.23/2,367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.09

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