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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.45, 3,262.89 and 1,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.45, 3,262.89 and 1,316.49 is: 1,816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.45 : 3,262.89 = 1,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.45/3,262.89 = 1,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.45x = 3,262.89 × 1,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.45x = 4,295,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,562.06/2,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.73

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