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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.99, 3,256.65 and 1,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.99, 3,256.65 and 1,312.12 is: 1,810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.99 : 3,256.65 = 1,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.99/3,256.65 = 1,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.99x = 3,256.65 × 1,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.99x = 4,273,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,115.60/2,359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.65

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