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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.58, 3,267.33 and 2,201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.58, 3,267.33 and 2,201.78 is: 3,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.58 : 3,267.33 = 2,201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.58/3,267.33 = 2,201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.58x = 3,267.33 × 2,201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.58x = 7,193,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,941.85/2,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.24

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