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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.50, 3,262.98 and 1,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.50, 3,262.98 and 1,316.56 is: 1,816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.50 : 3,262.98 = 1,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.50/3,262.98 = 1,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.50x = 3,262.98 × 1,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.50x = 4,295,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,908.95/2,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.84

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