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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.53, 3,268.41 and 1,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.53, 3,268.41 and 1,306.25 is: 1,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.53 : 3,268.41 = 1,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.53/3,268.41 = 1,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.53x = 3,268.41 × 1,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.53x = 4,269,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,344.22/2,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.53

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