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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.42, 3,264.26 and 1,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.42, 3,264.26 and 1,303.25 is: 1,798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.42 : 3,264.26 = 1,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.42/3,264.26 = 1,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.42x = 3,264.26 × 1,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.42x = 4,254,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,146.85/2,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.47

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