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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.84, 3,263.44 and 1,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.84, 3,263.44 and 1,302.71 is: 1,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.84 : 3,263.44 = 1,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.84/3,263.44 = 1,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.84x = 3,263.44 × 1,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.84x = 4,251,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,297.98/2,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.71

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