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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368, 3,267.84 and 1,320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368, 3,267.84 and 1,320.22 is: 1,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368 : 3,267.84 = 1,320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368/3,267.84 = 1,320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368x = 3,267.84 × 1,320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368x = 4,314,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,267.72/2,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.90

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