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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.89, 3,264.98 and 1,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.89, 3,264.98 and 1,317.97 is: 1,818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.89 : 3,264.98 = 1,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.89/3,264.98 = 1,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.89x = 3,264.98 × 1,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.89x = 4,303,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,129.37/2,365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.82

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