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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.16, 3,261.40 and 1,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.16, 3,261.40 and 1,368.38 is: 1,888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.16 : 3,261.40 = 1,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.16/3,261.40 = 1,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.16x = 3,261.40 × 1,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.16x = 4,462,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,834.53/2,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.50

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