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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.53, 3,263.22 and 1,316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.53, 3,263.22 and 1,316.57 is: 1,816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.53 : 3,263.22 = 1,316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.53/3,263.22 = 1,316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.53x = 3,263.22 × 1,316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.53x = 4,296,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,241.24/2,364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.96

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