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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.85, 3,264.87 and 1,317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.85, 3,264.87 and 1,317.91 is: 1,818.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.85 : 3,264.87 = 1,317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.85/3,264.87 = 1,317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.85x = 3,264.87 × 1,317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.85x = 4,302,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,804.82/2,365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.71

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