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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.11, 3,268.68 and 1,373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.11, 3,268.68 and 1,373.61 is: 1,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.11 : 3,268.68 = 1,373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.11/3,268.68 = 1,373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.11x = 3,268.68 × 1,373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.11x = 4,489,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,891.53/2,368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.98

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