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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.63, 3,262.07 and 1,301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.63, 3,262.07 and 1,301.62 is: 1,796.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.63 : 3,262.07 = 1,301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.63/3,262.07 = 1,301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.63x = 3,262.07 × 1,301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.63x = 4,245,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,976.77/2,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.38

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