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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.14, 3,261.18 and 1,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.14, 3,261.18 and 1,315.24 is: 1,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.14 : 3,261.18 = 1,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.14/3,261.18 = 1,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.14x = 3,261.18 × 1,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.14x = 4,289,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,234.38/2,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.06

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