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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.21, 3,263.92 and 1,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.21, 3,263.92 and 1,317.25 is: 1,817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.21 : 3,263.92 = 1,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.21/3,263.92 = 1,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.21x = 3,263.92 × 1,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.21x = 4,299,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,398.62/2,365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.77

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