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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.95, 3,262.65 and 1,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.95, 3,262.65 and 1,803.36 is: 2,488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.95 : 3,262.65 = 1,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.95/3,262.65 = 1,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.95x = 3,262.65 × 1,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.95x = 5,883,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,736.07/2,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.94

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