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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.42, 3,254.70 and 1,310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.42, 3,254.70 and 1,310.49 is: 1,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.42 : 3,254.70 = 1,310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.42/3,254.70 = 1,310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.42x = 3,254.70 × 1,310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.42x = 4,265,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,251.80/2,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.52

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