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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.23, 3,261.39 and 1,315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.23, 3,261.39 and 1,315.27 is: 1,815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.23 : 3,261.39 = 1,315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.23/3,261.39 = 1,315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.23x = 3,261.39 × 1,315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.23x = 4,289,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,608.43/2,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.15

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