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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.63, 3,269.26 and 1,374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.63, 3,269.26 and 1,374.49 is: 1,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.63 : 3,269.26 = 1,374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.63/3,269.26 = 1,374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.63x = 3,269.26 × 1,374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.63x = 4,493,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,565.18/2,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.12

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