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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368, 3,552.48 and 1,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368, 3,552.48 and 1,000 is: 1,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368 : 3,552.48 = 1,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368/3,552.48 = 1,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368x = 3,552.48 × 1,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368x = 3,552,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,480/2,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.20

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