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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.95, 3,205.61 and 1,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.95, 3,205.61 and 1,275.01 is: 1,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.95 : 3,205.61 = 1,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.95/3,205.61 = 1,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.95x = 3,205.61 × 1,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.95x = 4,087,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,175.20/2,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.48

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