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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.75, 3,263.38 and 1,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.75, 3,263.38 and 1,316.84 is: 1,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.75 : 3,263.38 = 1,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.75/3,263.38 = 1,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.75x = 3,263.38 × 1,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.75x = 4,297,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,329.71/2,364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.24

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