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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.92, 3,260.91 and 1,300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.92, 3,260.91 and 1,300.81 is: 1,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.92 : 3,260.91 = 1,300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.92/3,260.91 = 1,300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.92x = 3,260.91 × 1,300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.92x = 4,241,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,824.34/2,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.16

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