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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.18, 3,254.37 and 1,310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.18, 3,254.37 and 1,310.34 is: 1,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.18 : 3,254.37 = 1,310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.18/3,254.37 = 1,310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.18x = 3,254.37 × 1,310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.18x = 4,264,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,331.19/2,358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.31

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