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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.00, 3,256.84 and 1,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.00, 3,256.84 and 1,297.82 is: 1,791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.00 : 3,256.84 = 1,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.00/3,256.84 = 1,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.00x = 3,256.84 × 1,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.00x = 4,226,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,779.05/2,360.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.01

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