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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.48, 3,262.95 and 1,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.48, 3,262.95 and 1,316.55 is: 1,816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.48 : 3,262.95 = 1,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.48/3,262.95 = 1,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.48x = 3,262.95 × 1,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.48x = 4,295,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,836.82/2,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.82

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