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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.37, 2,054.31 and 1,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.37, 2,054.31 and 1,354.60 is: 2,033.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.37 : 2,054.31 = 1,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.37/2,054.31 = 1,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.37x = 2,054.31 × 1,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.37x = 2,782,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,768.33/1,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.64

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