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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.74, 2,040.36 and 1,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.74, 2,040.36 and 1,310.50 is: 1,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.74 : 2,040.36 = 1,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.74/2,040.36 = 1,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.74x = 2,040.36 × 1,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.74x = 2,673,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,891.78/1,361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.58

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