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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.70, 3,261.75 and 1,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.70, 3,261.75 and 1,315.74 is: 1,815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.70 : 3,261.75 = 1,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.70/3,261.75 = 1,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.70x = 3,261.75 × 1,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.70x = 4,291,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,614.95/2,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.63

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