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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.57, 3,261.06 and 1,368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.57, 3,261.06 and 1,368.09 is: 1,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.57 : 3,261.06 = 1,368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.57/3,261.06 = 1,368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.57x = 3,261.06 × 1,368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.57x = 4,461,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,423.58/2,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.38

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