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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.30, 3,263.88 and 1,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.30, 3,263.88 and 1,317.25 is: 1,817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.30 : 3,263.88 = 1,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.30/3,263.88 = 1,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.30x = 3,263.88 × 1,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.30x = 4,299,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,345.93/2,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.67

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