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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.48, 3,611.72 and 1,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.48, 3,611.72 and 1,367.96 is: 2,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.48 : 3,611.72 = 1,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.48/3,611.72 = 1,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.48x = 3,611.72 × 1,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.48x = 4,940,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,688.49/2,407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.23

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