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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.38, 2,276.52 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.38, 2,276.52 and 1,368 is: 1,885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.38 : 2,276.52 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.38/2,276.52 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.38x = 2,276.52 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.38x = 3,114,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,279.36/1,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.86

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