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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.90, 3,255.40 and 1,310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.90, 3,255.40 and 1,310.98 is: 1,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.90 : 3,255.40 = 1,310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.90/3,255.40 = 1,310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.90x = 3,255.40 × 1,310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.90x = 4,267,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,764.29/2,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.22

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