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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.50, 3,264.36 and 1,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.50, 3,264.36 and 1,317.56 is: 1,818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.50 : 3,264.36 = 1,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.50/3,264.36 = 1,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.50x = 3,264.36 × 1,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.50x = 4,300,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,990.16/2,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.22

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