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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.32, 3,262.74 and 1,799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.32, 3,262.74 and 1,799.36 is: 2,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.32 : 3,262.74 = 1,799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.32/3,262.74 = 1,799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.32x = 3,262.74 × 1,799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.32x = 5,870,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870,843.85/2,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.15

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