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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.09, 3,550.16 and 1,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.09, 3,550.16 and 1,068.26 is: 1,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.09 : 3,550.16 = 1,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.09/3,550.16 = 1,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.09x = 3,550.16 × 1,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.09x = 3,792,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,478.84/2,367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.17

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