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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.52, 3,257.52 and 1,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.52, 3,257.52 and 1,312.64 is: 1,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.52 : 3,257.52 = 1,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.52/3,257.52 = 1,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.52x = 3,257.52 × 1,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.52x = 4,275,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,951.05/2,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.44

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