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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.75, 3,264.74 and 1,317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.75, 3,264.74 and 1,317.79 is: 1,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.75 : 3,264.74 = 1,317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.75/3,264.74 = 1,317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.75x = 3,264.74 × 1,317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.75x = 4,302,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,241.72/2,365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.55

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