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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.60, 3,261.69 and 1,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.60, 3,261.69 and 1,315.64 is: 1,815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.60 : 3,261.69 = 1,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.60/3,261.69 = 1,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.60x = 3,261.69 × 1,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.60x = 4,291,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,209.83/2,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.54

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