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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.02, 3,268.32 and 1,320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.02, 3,268.32 and 1,320.18 is: 1,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.02 : 3,268.32 = 1,320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.02/3,268.32 = 1,320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.02x = 3,268.32 × 1,320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.02x = 4,314,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,770.70/2,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.10

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