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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.23, 3,258.46 and 1,313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.23, 3,258.46 and 1,313.27 is: 1,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.23 : 3,258.46 = 1,313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.23/3,258.46 = 1,313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.23x = 3,258.46 × 1,313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.23x = 4,279,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,237.76/2,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.29

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