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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.42, 3,257.38 and 1,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.42, 3,257.38 and 1,312.48 is: 1,811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.42 : 3,257.38 = 1,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.42/3,257.38 = 1,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.42x = 3,257.38 × 1,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.42x = 4,275,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,246.10/2,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.22

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