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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.16, 3,262.69 and 1,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.16, 3,262.69 and 1,316.22 is: 1,816.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.16 : 3,262.69 = 1,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.16/3,262.69 = 1,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.16x = 3,262.69 × 1,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.16x = 4,294,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,417.83/2,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.47

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