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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.29, 3,258.63 and 1,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.29, 3,258.63 and 1,313.28 is: 1,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.29 : 3,258.63 = 1,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.29/3,258.63 = 1,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.29x = 3,258.63 × 1,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.29x = 4,279,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,493.61/2,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.36

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