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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.58, 3,257.59 and 1,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.58, 3,257.59 and 1,312.64 is: 1,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.58 : 3,257.59 = 1,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.58/3,257.59 = 1,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.58x = 3,257.59 × 1,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.58x = 4,276,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,042.94/2,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.44

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