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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.44, 3,262.89 and 1,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.44, 3,262.89 and 1,316.50 is: 1,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.44 : 3,262.89 = 1,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.44/3,262.89 = 1,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.44x = 3,262.89 × 1,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.44x = 4,295,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,594.69/2,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.75

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