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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.25, 3,258.60 and 1,313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.25, 3,258.60 and 1,313.38 is: 1,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.25 : 3,258.60 = 1,313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.25/3,258.60 = 1,313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.25x = 3,258.60 × 1,313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.25x = 4,279,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,780.07/2,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.51

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