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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.66, 3,269.36 and 1,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.66, 3,269.36 and 1,321.52 is: 1,823.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.66 : 3,269.36 = 1,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.66/3,269.36 = 1,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.66x = 3,269.36 × 1,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.66x = 4,320,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,511.58/2,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.27

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