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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.50, 2,039.07 and 1,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.50, 2,039.07 and 1,363.04 is: 2,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.50 : 2,039.07 = 1,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.50/2,039.07 = 1,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.50x = 2,039.07 × 1,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.50x = 2,779,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,333.97/1,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.93

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