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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.01, 3,255.36 and 1,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.01, 3,255.36 and 1,311 is: 1,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.01 : 3,255.36 = 1,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.01/3,255.36 = 1,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.01x = 3,255.36 × 1,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.01x = 4,267,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,776.96/2,359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.14

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