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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.91, 3,274.77 and 2,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.91, 3,274.77 and 2,072.62 is: 2,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.91 : 3,274.77 = 2,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.91/3,274.77 = 2,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.91x = 3,274.77 × 2,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.91x = 6,787,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,353.80/2,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.39

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