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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.21, 3,261.33 and 1,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.21, 3,261.33 and 1,315.25 is: 1,815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.21 : 3,261.33 = 1,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.21/3,261.33 = 1,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.21x = 3,261.33 × 1,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.21x = 4,289,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,464.28/2,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.10

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