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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.48, 3,261.06 and 1,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.48, 3,261.06 and 1,368.70 is: 1,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.48 : 3,261.06 = 1,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.48/3,261.06 = 1,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.48x = 3,261.06 × 1,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.48x = 4,463,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,404.67/2,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.49

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