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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.72, 3,553.08 and 1,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.72, 3,553.08 and 1,069.84 is: 1,604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.72 : 3,553.08 = 1,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.72/3,553.08 = 1,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.72x = 3,553.08 × 1,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.72x = 3,801,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,227.11/2,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.76

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