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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.78, 3,259.26 and 1,313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.78, 3,259.26 and 1,313.82 is: 1,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.78 : 3,259.26 = 1,313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.78/3,259.26 = 1,313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.78x = 3,259.26 × 1,313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.78x = 4,282,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,080.97/2,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.07

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