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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.68, 3,263.28 and 1,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.68, 3,263.28 and 1,316.72 is: 1,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.68 : 3,263.28 = 1,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.68/3,263.28 = 1,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.68x = 3,263.28 × 1,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.68x = 4,296,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,826.04/2,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.09

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