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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.90, 3,263.55 and 1,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.90, 3,263.55 and 1,316.97 is: 1,817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.90 : 3,263.55 = 1,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.90/3,263.55 = 1,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.90x = 3,263.55 × 1,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.90x = 4,297,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,997.44/2,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.41

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