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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.66, 3,552.46 and 1,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.66, 3,552.46 and 1,329.13 is: 1,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.66 : 3,552.46 = 1,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.66/3,552.46 = 1,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.66x = 3,552.46 × 1,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.66x = 4,721,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,662.29/2,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.39

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