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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.56, 3,261.72 and 1,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.56, 3,261.72 and 1,315.63 is: 1,815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.56 : 3,261.72 = 1,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.56/3,261.72 = 1,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.56x = 3,261.72 × 1,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.56x = 4,291,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,216.68/2,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.57

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