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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.93, 3,263.63 and 1,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.93, 3,263.63 and 1,317.02 is: 1,817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.93 : 3,263.63 = 1,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.93/3,263.63 = 1,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.93x = 3,263.63 × 1,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.93x = 4,298,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,243.08/2,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.49

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