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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.02, 3,258.22 and 1,313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.02, 3,258.22 and 1,313.14 is: 1,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.02 : 3,258.22 = 1,313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.02/3,258.22 = 1,313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.02x = 3,258.22 × 1,313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.02x = 4,278,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,499.01/2,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.14

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