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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.44, 3,268.27 and 1,306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.44, 3,268.27 and 1,306.23 is: 1,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.44 : 3,268.27 = 1,306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.44/3,268.27 = 1,306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.44x = 3,268.27 × 1,306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.44x = 4,269,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,105.37/2,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.50

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