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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.26, 3,268.05 and 1,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.26, 3,268.05 and 1,305.96 is: 1,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.26 : 3,268.05 = 1,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.26/3,268.05 = 1,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.26x = 3,268.05 × 1,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.26x = 4,267,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,942.58/2,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.14

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