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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.07, 3,266.02 and 2,272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.07, 3,266.02 and 2,272.39 is: 3,134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.07 : 3,266.02 = 2,272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.07/3,266.02 = 2,272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.07x = 3,266.02 × 2,272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.07x = 7,421,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,665.86/2,368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.06

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