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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.38, 3,259.64 and 1,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.38, 3,259.64 and 1,655.26 is: 2,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.38 : 3,259.64 = 1,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.38/3,259.64 = 1,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.38x = 3,259.64 × 1,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.38x = 5,395,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,551.71/2,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.02

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