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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.44, 3,261.41 and 1,300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.44, 3,261.41 and 1,300.99 is: 1,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.44 : 3,261.41 = 1,300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.44/3,261.41 = 1,300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.44x = 3,261.41 × 1,300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.44x = 4,243,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,061.80/2,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.29

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