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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.91, 3,257.87 and 1,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.91, 3,257.87 and 1,312.95 is: 1,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.91 : 3,257.87 = 1,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.91/3,257.87 = 1,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.91x = 3,257.87 × 1,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.91x = 4,277,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,413.85/2,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.76

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