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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.88, 3,263.60 and 1,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.88, 3,263.60 and 1,317.04 is: 1,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.88 : 3,263.60 = 1,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.88/3,263.60 = 1,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.88x = 3,263.60 × 1,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.88x = 4,298,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,291.74/2,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.55

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