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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.96, 3,269.04 and 1,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.96, 3,269.04 and 1,321.08 is: 1,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.96 : 3,269.04 = 1,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.96/3,269.04 = 1,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.96x = 3,269.04 × 1,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.96x = 4,318,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,663.36/2,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.02

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