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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.92, 3,362.64 and 2,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.92, 3,362.64 and 2,067.36 is: 2,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.92 : 3,362.64 = 2,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.92/3,362.64 = 2,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.92x = 3,362.64 × 2,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.92x = 6,951,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,787.43/2,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.52

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