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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.48, 3,258.78 and 1,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.48, 3,258.78 and 1,313.52 is: 1,812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.48 : 3,258.78 = 1,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.48/3,258.78 = 1,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.48x = 3,258.78 × 1,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.48x = 4,280,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,472.71/2,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.62

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