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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.48, 3,254.36 and 1,310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.48, 3,254.36 and 1,310.55 is: 1,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.48 : 3,254.36 = 1,310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.48/3,254.36 = 1,310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.48x = 3,254.36 × 1,310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.48x = 4,264,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,978.67/2,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.36

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