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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.86, 3,255.36 and 1,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.86, 3,255.36 and 1,310.91 is: 1,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.86 : 3,255.36 = 1,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.86/3,255.36 = 1,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.86x = 3,255.36 × 1,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.86x = 4,267,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,483.98/2,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.13

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