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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.34, 3,264.12 and 1,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.34, 3,264.12 and 1,317.38 is: 1,817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.34 : 3,264.12 = 1,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.34/3,264.12 = 1,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.34x = 3,264.12 × 1,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.34x = 4,300,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,070.09/2,365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.95

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