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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.63, 3,254.78 and 1,310.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.63, 3,254.78 and 1,310.63 is: 1,808.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.63 : 3,254.78 = 1,310.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.63/3,254.78 = 1,310.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.63x = 3,254.78 × 1,310.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.63x = 4,265,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,799.31/2,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.59

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