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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.01, 3,256.70 and 1,312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.01, 3,256.70 and 1,312.05 is: 1,810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.01 : 3,256.70 = 1,312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.01/3,256.70 = 1,312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.01x = 3,256.70 × 1,312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.01x = 4,272,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,946.67/2,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.56

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