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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.23, 3,254.33 and 1,310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.23, 3,254.33 and 1,310.27 is: 1,808.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.23 : 3,254.33 = 1,310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.23/3,254.33 = 1,310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.23x = 3,254.33 × 1,310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.23x = 4,264,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,044.42/2,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.15

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