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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.89, 3,267.56 and 1,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.89, 3,267.56 and 1,305.62 is: 1,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.89 : 3,267.56 = 1,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.89/3,267.56 = 1,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.89x = 3,267.56 × 1,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.89x = 4,266,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,185.16/2,367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.68

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