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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.64, 3,264.98 and 1,805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.64, 3,264.98 and 1,805.05 is: 2,491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.64 : 3,264.98 = 1,805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.64/3,264.98 = 1,805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.64x = 3,264.98 × 1,805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.64x = 5,893,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,893,447.20/2,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.27

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