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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.04, 3,262.44 and 1,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.04, 3,262.44 and 1,316.17 is: 1,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.04 : 3,262.44 = 1,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.04/3,262.44 = 1,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.04x = 3,262.44 × 1,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.04x = 4,293,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,925.65/2,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.35

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