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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.66, 3,261.85 and 1,315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.66, 3,261.85 and 1,315.97 is: 1,816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.66 : 3,261.85 = 1,315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.66/3,261.85 = 1,315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.66x = 3,261.85 × 1,315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.66x = 4,292,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,483.65/2,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.03

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