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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.80, 3,262.14 and 1,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.80, 3,262.14 and 1,301.60 is: 1,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.80 : 3,262.14 = 1,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.80/3,262.14 = 1,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.80x = 3,262.14 × 1,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.80x = 4,246,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,001.42/2,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.26

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