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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.88, 3,264.98 and 1,318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.88, 3,264.98 and 1,318.01 is: 1,818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.88 : 3,264.98 = 1,318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.88/3,264.98 = 1,318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.88x = 3,264.98 × 1,318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.88x = 4,303,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,253.37/2,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.88

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