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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.91, 3,255.29 and 1,310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.91, 3,255.29 and 1,310.97 is: 1,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.91 : 3,255.29 = 1,310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.91/3,255.29 = 1,310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.91x = 3,255.29 × 1,310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.91x = 4,267,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,586.74/2,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.14

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