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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.84, 3,268.95 and 1,320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.84, 3,268.95 and 1,320.88 is: 1,822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.84 : 3,268.95 = 1,320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.84/3,268.95 = 1,320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.84x = 3,268.95 × 1,320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.84x = 4,317,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,874.33/2,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.78

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