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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.08, 3,258.40 and 1,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.08, 3,258.40 and 1,313.16 is: 1,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.08 : 3,258.40 = 1,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.08/3,258.40 = 1,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.08x = 3,258.40 × 1,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.08x = 4,278,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,800.54/2,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.22

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