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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.24, 3,661.22 and 2,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.24, 3,661.22 and 2,365.92 is: 3,247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.24 : 3,661.22 = 2,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.24/3,661.22 = 2,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.24x = 3,661.22 × 2,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.24x = 8,662,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,141.79/2,667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.60

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