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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.44, 3,257.45 and 1,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.44, 3,257.45 and 1,298.30 is: 1,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.44 : 3,257.45 = 1,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.44/3,257.45 = 1,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.44x = 3,257.45 × 1,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.44x = 4,229,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,129.42/2,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.67

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