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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.63, 3,263.16 and 1,302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.63, 3,263.16 and 1,302.37 is: 1,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.63 : 3,263.16 = 1,302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.63/3,263.16 = 1,302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.63x = 3,263.16 × 1,302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.63x = 4,249,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,841.69/2,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.25

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