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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.13, 3,262.47 and 1,301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.13, 3,262.47 and 1,301.87 is: 1,796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.13 : 3,262.47 = 1,301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.13/3,262.47 = 1,301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.13x = 3,262.47 × 1,301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.13x = 4,247,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,305.30/2,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.56

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