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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.07, 3,263.96 and 1,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.07, 3,263.96 and 1,317.06 is: 1,817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.07 : 3,263.96 = 1,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.07/3,263.96 = 1,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.07x = 3,263.96 × 1,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.07x = 4,298,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,834.45/2,365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.64

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