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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.29, 3,264.12 and 1,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.29, 3,264.12 and 1,317.36 is: 1,817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.29 : 3,264.12 = 1,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.29/3,264.12 = 1,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.29x = 3,264.12 × 1,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.29x = 4,300,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,021.12/2,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.97

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