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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.14, 3,267.72 and 1,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.14, 3,267.72 and 1,423.74 is: 1,964.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.14 : 3,267.72 = 1,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.14/3,267.72 = 1,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.14x = 3,267.72 × 1,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.14x = 4,652,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,383.67/2,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.57

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