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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.52, 3,548.57 and 1,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.52, 3,548.57 and 1,268.37 is: 1,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.52 : 3,548.57 = 1,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.52/3,548.57 = 1,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.52x = 3,548.57 × 1,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.52x = 4,500,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,893.39/2,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.71

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