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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.20, 3,541.76 and 1,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.20, 3,541.76 and 1,268 is: 1,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.20 : 3,541.76 = 1,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.20/3,541.76 = 1,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.20x = 3,541.76 × 1,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.20x = 4,490,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,951.68/2,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.37

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