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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.48, 3,257.61 and 1,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.48, 3,257.61 and 1,312.52 is: 1,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.48 : 3,257.61 = 1,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.48/3,257.61 = 1,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.48x = 3,257.61 × 1,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.48x = 4,275,678.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,678.28/2,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.36

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