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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.71, 3,259.25 and 1,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.71, 3,259.25 and 1,313.75 is: 1,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.71 : 3,259.25 = 1,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.71/3,259.25 = 1,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.71x = 3,259.25 × 1,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.71x = 4,281,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,839.69/2,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.03

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