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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.17, 3,255.66 and 1,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.17, 3,255.66 and 1,311.30 is: 1,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.17 : 3,255.66 = 1,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.17/3,255.66 = 1,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.17x = 3,255.66 × 1,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.17x = 4,269,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,146.96/2,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.60

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