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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.15, 3,268.29 and 1,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.15, 3,268.29 and 1,373.38 is: 1,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.15 : 3,268.29 = 1,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.15/3,268.29 = 1,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.15x = 3,268.29 × 1,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.15x = 4,488,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,604.12/2,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.41

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