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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.96, 3,258.03 and 1,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.96, 3,258.03 and 1,298.66 is: 1,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.96 : 3,258.03 = 1,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.96/3,258.03 = 1,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.96x = 3,258.03 × 1,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.96x = 4,231,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,071.01/2,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.10

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