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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.46, 3,258.82 and 1,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.46, 3,258.82 and 1,313.50 is: 1,812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.46 : 3,258.82 = 1,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.46/3,258.82 = 1,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.46x = 3,258.82 × 1,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.46x = 4,280,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,460.07/2,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.63

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