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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.38, 3,264.18 and 1,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.38, 3,264.18 and 1,317.44 is: 1,818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.38 : 3,264.18 = 1,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.38/3,264.18 = 1,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.38x = 3,264.18 × 1,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.38x = 4,300,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,344.98/2,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.04

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