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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.34, 3,261.42 and 1,301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.34, 3,261.42 and 1,301.21 is: 1,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.34 : 3,261.42 = 1,301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.34/3,261.42 = 1,301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.34x = 3,261.42 × 1,301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.34x = 4,243,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,789.07/2,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.67

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