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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.44, 3,258.58 and 1,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.44, 3,258.58 and 1,313.56 is: 1,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.44 : 3,258.58 = 1,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.44/3,258.58 = 1,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.44x = 3,258.58 × 1,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.44x = 4,280,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,340.34/2,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.60

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