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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.97, 3,258.09 and 1,312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.97, 3,258.09 and 1,312.97 is: 1,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.97 : 3,258.09 = 1,312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.97/3,258.09 = 1,312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.97x = 3,258.09 × 1,312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.97x = 4,277,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,758.14/2,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.86

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