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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.42, 3,551.45 and 1,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.42, 3,551.45 and 1,068.80 is: 1,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.42 : 3,551.45 = 1,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.42/3,551.45 = 1,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.42x = 3,551.45 × 1,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.42x = 3,795,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,766.66/2,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.02

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