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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.86, 3,261.76 and 1,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.86, 3,261.76 and 1,368.94 is: 1,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.86 : 3,261.76 = 1,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.86/3,261.76 = 1,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.86x = 3,261.76 × 1,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.86x = 4,465,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,153.73/2,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.92

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