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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.96, 3,263.52 and 1,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.96, 3,263.52 and 1,316.92 is: 1,817.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.96 : 3,263.52 = 1,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.96/3,263.52 = 1,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.96x = 3,263.52 × 1,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.96x = 4,297,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,794.76/2,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.28

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