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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.94, 3,265.18 and 1,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.94, 3,265.18 and 1,317.94 is: 1,818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.94 : 3,265.18 = 1,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.94/3,265.18 = 1,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.94x = 3,265.18 × 1,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.94x = 4,303,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,311.33/2,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.86

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