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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.51, 3,257.54 and 1,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.51, 3,257.54 and 1,298.32 is: 1,791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.51 : 3,257.54 = 1,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.51/3,257.54 = 1,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.51x = 3,257.54 × 1,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.51x = 4,229,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,306.55/2,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.70

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