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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.86, 3,269.07 and 1,320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.86, 3,269.07 and 1,320.81 is: 1,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.86 : 3,269.07 = 1,320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.86/3,269.07 = 1,320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.86x = 3,269.07 × 1,320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.86x = 4,317,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,820.35/2,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.74

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