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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.12, 3,205.84 and 1,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.12, 3,205.84 and 1,260.84 is: 1,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.12 : 3,205.84 = 1,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.12/3,205.84 = 1,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.12x = 3,205.84 × 1,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.12x = 4,042,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,045.00/2,323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.92

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