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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.22, 3,262.74 and 1,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.22, 3,262.74 and 1,316.26 is: 1,816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.22 : 3,262.74 = 1,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.22/3,262.74 = 1,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.22x = 3,262.74 × 1,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.22x = 4,294,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,614.15/2,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.50

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