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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.28, 3,254.40 and 1,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.28, 3,254.40 and 1,310.44 is: 1,808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.28 : 3,254.40 = 1,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.28/3,254.40 = 1,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.28x = 3,254.40 × 1,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.28x = 4,264,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,695.94/2,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.39

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