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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.62, 3,260.49 and 1,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.62, 3,260.49 and 1,300.44 is: 1,794.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.62 : 3,260.49 = 1,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.62/3,260.49 = 1,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.62x = 3,260.49 × 1,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.62x = 4,240,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,071.62/2,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.65

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