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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.23, 3,257.08 and 1,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.23, 3,257.08 and 1,312.27 is: 1,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.23 : 3,257.08 = 1,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.23/3,257.08 = 1,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.23x = 3,257.08 × 1,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.23x = 4,274,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,168.37/2,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.91

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