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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.08, 3,261.02 and 1,300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.08, 3,261.02 and 1,300.66 is: 1,794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.08 : 3,261.02 = 1,300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.08/3,261.02 = 1,300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.08x = 3,261.02 × 1,300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.08x = 4,241,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,478.27/2,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.89

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