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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.82, 3,263.36 and 1,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.82, 3,263.36 and 1,316.81 is: 1,817.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.82 : 3,263.36 = 1,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.82/3,263.36 = 1,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.82x = 3,263.36 × 1,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.82x = 4,297,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,226.66/2,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.15

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