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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.93, 3,260.79 and 1,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.93, 3,260.79 and 1,368.52 is: 1,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.93 : 3,260.79 = 1,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.93/3,260.79 = 1,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.93x = 3,260.79 × 1,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.93x = 4,462,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,448.18/2,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.53

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