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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.48, 3,363.12 and 2,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.48, 3,363.12 and 2,067.12 is: 2,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.48 : 3,363.12 = 2,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.48/3,363.12 = 2,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.48x = 3,363.12 × 2,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.48x = 6,951,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,972.61/2,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.29

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