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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.66, 3,259.24 and 1,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.66, 3,259.24 and 1,313.72 is: 1,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.66 : 3,259.24 = 1,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.66/3,259.24 = 1,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.66x = 3,259.24 × 1,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.66x = 4,281,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,721.41/2,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.02

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