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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.16, 3,262.56 and 1,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.16, 3,262.56 and 1,316.24 is: 1,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.16 : 3,262.56 = 1,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.16/3,262.56 = 1,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.16x = 3,262.56 × 1,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.16x = 4,294,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,311.97/2,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.42

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