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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.13, 3,257.04 and 1,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.13, 3,257.04 and 1,312.26 is: 1,810.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.13 : 3,257.04 = 1,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.13/3,257.04 = 1,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.13x = 3,257.04 × 1,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.13x = 4,274,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,083.31/2,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.95

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