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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.06, 3,261.03 and 1,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.06, 3,261.03 and 1,315.37 is: 1,815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.06 : 3,261.03 = 1,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.06/3,261.03 = 1,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.06x = 3,261.03 × 1,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.06x = 4,289,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,464.25/2,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.21

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