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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.85, 3,268.35 and 1,529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.85, 3,268.35 and 1,529.59 is: 2,110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.85 : 3,268.35 = 1,529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.85/3,268.35 = 1,529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.85x = 3,268.35 × 1,529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.85x = 4,999,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,227.31/2,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.41

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