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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.09, 3,268.07 and 1,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.09, 3,268.07 and 1,423.93 is: 1,965.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.09 : 3,268.07 = 1,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.09/3,268.07 = 1,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.09x = 3,268.07 × 1,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.09x = 4,653,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,503.10/2,368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.09

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