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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.47, 3,268.26 and 1,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.47, 3,268.26 and 1,373.81 is: 1,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.47 : 3,268.26 = 1,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.47/3,268.26 = 1,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.47x = 3,268.26 × 1,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.47x = 4,489,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,951.93/2,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.72

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