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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.26, 3,262.68 and 1,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.26, 3,262.68 and 1,301.99 is: 1,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.26 : 3,262.68 = 1,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.26/3,262.68 = 1,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.26x = 3,262.68 × 1,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.26x = 4,247,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,960.42/2,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.74

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