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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.79, 3,264.84 and 1,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.79, 3,264.84 and 1,303.64 is: 1,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.79 : 3,264.84 = 1,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.79/3,264.84 = 1,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.79x = 3,264.84 × 1,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.79x = 4,256,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,176.02/2,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.05

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