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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.44, 3,261.34 and 1,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.44, 3,261.34 and 1,315.56 is: 1,815.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.44 : 3,261.34 = 1,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.44/3,261.34 = 1,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.44x = 3,261.34 × 1,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.44x = 4,290,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,488.45/2,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.36

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