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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.50, 3,262.85 and 1,302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.50, 3,262.85 and 1,302.05 is: 1,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.50 : 3,262.85 = 1,302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.50/3,262.85 = 1,302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.50x = 3,262.85 × 1,302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.50x = 4,248,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,371.02/2,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.74

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