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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.86, 3,267.33 and 1,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.86, 3,267.33 and 1,436.18 is: 1,981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.86 : 3,267.33 = 1,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.86/3,267.33 = 1,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.86x = 3,267.33 × 1,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.86x = 4,692,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,474.00/2,367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.74

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