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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.82, 3,257.96 and 1,312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.82, 3,257.96 and 1,312.89 is: 1,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.82 : 3,257.96 = 1,312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.82/3,257.96 = 1,312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.82x = 3,257.96 × 1,312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.82x = 4,277,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,336.54/2,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.80

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