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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.03, 3,258.14 and 1,313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.03, 3,258.14 and 1,313.07 is: 1,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.03 : 3,258.14 = 1,313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.03/3,258.14 = 1,313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.03x = 3,258.14 × 1,313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.03x = 4,278,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,165.89/2,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.99

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