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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.36, 3,259.56 and 1,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.36, 3,259.56 and 1,314.40 is: 1,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.36 : 3,259.56 = 1,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.36/3,259.56 = 1,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.36x = 3,259.56 × 1,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.36x = 4,284,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,365.66/2,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.60

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