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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.66, 3,263.37 and 1,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.66, 3,263.37 and 1,316.73 is: 1,817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.66 : 3,263.37 = 1,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.66/3,263.37 = 1,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.66x = 3,263.37 × 1,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.66x = 4,296,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,977.18/2,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.16

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