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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.24, 3,262.81 and 1,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.24, 3,262.81 and 1,302.06 is: 1,796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.24 : 3,262.81 = 1,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.24/3,262.81 = 1,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.24x = 3,262.81 × 1,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.24x = 4,248,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,374.39/2,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.93

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