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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.34, 3,257.26 and 1,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.34, 3,257.26 and 1,312.40 is: 1,811.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.34 : 3,257.26 = 1,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.34/3,257.26 = 1,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.34x = 3,257.26 × 1,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.34x = 4,274,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,832.89/2,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.11

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