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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373, 3,267 and 2,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373, 3,267 and 2,062.38 is: 2,839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373 : 3,267 = 2,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373/3,267 = 2,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373x = 3,267 × 2,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373x = 6,737,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,795.46/2,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.36

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