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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.41, 3,254.70 and 1,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.41, 3,254.70 and 1,310.48 is: 1,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.41 : 3,254.70 = 1,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.41/3,254.70 = 1,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.41x = 3,254.70 × 1,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.41x = 4,265,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,202.98/2,358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.51

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