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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.05, 3,263.74 and 1,302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.05, 3,263.74 and 1,302.79 is: 1,797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.05 : 3,263.74 = 1,302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.05/3,263.74 = 1,302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.05x = 3,263.74 × 1,302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.05x = 4,251,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,967.83/2,365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.83

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