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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.62, 3,254.95 and 1,296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.62, 3,254.95 and 1,296.41 is: 1,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.62 : 3,254.95 = 1,296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.62/3,254.95 = 1,296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.62x = 3,254.95 × 1,296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.62x = 4,219,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,749.73/2,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.08

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