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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.20, 3,263.22 and 1,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.20, 3,263.22 and 1,806.36 is: 2,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.20 : 3,263.22 = 1,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.20/3,263.22 = 1,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.20x = 3,263.22 × 1,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.20x = 5,894,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,550.08/2,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.20

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