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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.44, 3,254.64 and 1,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.44, 3,254.64 and 1,310.50 is: 1,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.44 : 3,254.64 = 1,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.44/3,254.64 = 1,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.44x = 3,254.64 × 1,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.44x = 4,265,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,205.72/2,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.49

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