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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.32, 3,256.02 and 1,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.32, 3,256.02 and 1,311.48 is: 1,809.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.32 : 3,256.02 = 1,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.32/3,256.02 = 1,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.32x = 3,256.02 × 1,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.32x = 4,270,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,205.11/2,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.93

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