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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.80, 3,258.08 and 1,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.80, 3,258.08 and 1,312.80 is: 1,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.80 : 3,258.08 = 1,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.80/3,258.08 = 1,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.80x = 3,258.08 × 1,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.80x = 4,277,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,207.42/2,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.76

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