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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.16, 3,254.28 and 1,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.16, 3,254.28 and 1,310.24 is: 1,808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.16 : 3,254.28 = 1,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.16/3,254.28 = 1,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.16x = 3,254.28 × 1,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.16x = 4,263,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,887.83/2,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.14

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