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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.10, 3,262.40 and 1,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.10, 3,262.40 and 1,316.08 is: 1,816.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.10 : 3,262.40 = 1,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.10/3,262.40 = 1,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.10x = 3,262.40 × 1,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.10x = 4,293,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,579.39/2,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.16

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