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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.02, 3,552.42 and 1,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.02, 3,552.42 and 1,393.58 is: 2,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.02 : 3,552.42 = 1,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.02/3,552.42 = 1,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.02x = 3,552.42 × 1,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.02x = 4,950,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,581.46/2,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.60

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