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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.80, 3,259.19 and 1,313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.80, 3,259.19 and 1,313.84 is: 1,813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.80 : 3,259.19 = 1,313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.80/3,259.19 = 1,313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.80x = 3,259.19 × 1,313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.80x = 4,282,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,031.32/2,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.04

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