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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.58, 3,259.23 and 1,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.58, 3,259.23 and 1,313.74 is: 1,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.58 : 3,259.23 = 1,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.58/3,259.23 = 1,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.58x = 3,259.23 × 1,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.58x = 4,281,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,780.82/2,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.10

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