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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.25, 3,268.20 and 1,359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.25, 3,268.20 and 1,359.69 is: 1,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.25 : 3,268.20 = 1,359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.25/3,268.20 = 1,359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.25x = 3,268.20 × 1,359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.25x = 4,443,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,738.86/2,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.38

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