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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.26, 3,259.95 and 1,300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.26, 3,259.95 and 1,300.15 is: 1,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.26 : 3,259.95 = 1,300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.26/3,259.95 = 1,300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.26x = 3,259.95 × 1,300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.26x = 4,238,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,423.99/2,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.22

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