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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.06, 3,267.69 and 1,305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.06, 3,267.69 and 1,305.58 is: 1,801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.06 : 3,267.69 = 1,305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.06/3,267.69 = 1,305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.06x = 3,267.69 × 1,305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.06x = 4,266,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,230.71/2,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.57

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