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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.15, 3,268.58 and 1,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.15, 3,268.58 and 1,373.88 is: 1,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.15 : 3,268.58 = 1,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.15/3,268.58 = 1,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.15x = 3,268.58 × 1,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.15x = 4,490,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,629.82/2,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.46

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