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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.53, 3,268.74 and 1,320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.53, 3,268.74 and 1,320.57 is: 1,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.53 : 3,268.74 = 1,320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.53/3,268.74 = 1,320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.53x = 3,268.74 × 1,320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.53x = 4,316,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,599.98/2,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.48

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