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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.98, 3,269.34 and 1,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.98, 3,269.34 and 1,374.48 is: 1,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.98 : 3,269.34 = 1,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.98/3,269.34 = 1,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.98x = 3,269.34 × 1,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.98x = 4,493,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,642.44/2,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.87

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