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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.15, 3,258.31 and 1,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.15, 3,258.31 and 1,298.91 is: 1,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.15 : 3,258.31 = 1,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.15/3,258.31 = 1,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.15x = 3,258.31 × 1,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.15x = 4,232,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,244.95/2,361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.45

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