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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.76, 3,268.72 and 1,411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.76, 3,268.72 and 1,411.62 is: 1,947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.76 : 3,268.72 = 1,411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.76/3,268.72 = 1,411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.76x = 3,268.72 × 1,411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.76x = 4,614,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,190.53/2,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.94

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