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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.94, 3,263.64 and 1,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.94, 3,263.64 and 1,317.02 is: 1,817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.94 : 3,263.64 = 1,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.94/3,263.64 = 1,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.94x = 3,263.64 × 1,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.94x = 4,298,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,287.31/2,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.51

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