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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.69, 3,257.76 and 1,312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.69, 3,257.76 and 1,312.75 is: 1,811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.69 : 3,257.76 = 1,312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.69/3,257.76 = 1,312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.69x = 3,257.76 × 1,312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.69x = 4,276,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,624.44/2,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.60

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