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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.74, 3,269.01 and 1,320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.74, 3,269.01 and 1,320.81 is: 1,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.74 : 3,269.01 = 1,320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.74/3,269.01 = 1,320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.74x = 3,269.01 × 1,320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.74x = 4,317,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,741.10/2,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.80

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