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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.69, 3,268.86 and 1,320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.69, 3,268.86 and 1,320.82 is: 1,822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.69 : 3,268.86 = 1,320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.69/3,268.86 = 1,320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.69x = 3,268.86 × 1,320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.69x = 4,317,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,562.54/2,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.77

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