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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.03, 3,263.82 and 1,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.03, 3,263.82 and 1,302.86 is: 1,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.03 : 3,263.82 = 1,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.03/3,263.82 = 1,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.03x = 3,263.82 × 1,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.03x = 4,252,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,281.76/2,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.98

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