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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.40, 3,550.98 and 1,069.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.40, 3,550.98 and 1,069.16 is: 1,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.40 : 3,550.98 = 1,069.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.40/3,550.98 = 1,069.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.40x = 3,550.98 × 1,069.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.40x = 3,796,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,565.78/2,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.01

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