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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.58, 3,254.97 and 1,310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.58, 3,254.97 and 1,310.62 is: 1,808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.58 : 3,254.97 = 1,310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.58/3,254.97 = 1,310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.58x = 3,254.97 × 1,310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.58x = 4,266,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,028.78/2,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.73

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