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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.41, 3,262.76 and 1,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.41, 3,262.76 and 1,301.97 is: 1,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.41 : 3,262.76 = 1,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.41/3,262.76 = 1,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.41x = 3,262.76 × 1,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.41x = 4,248,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,009.13/2,364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.65

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