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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.13, 3,205.82 and 1,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.13, 3,205.82 and 1,275.12 is: 1,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.13 : 3,205.82 = 1,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.13/3,205.82 = 1,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.13x = 3,205.82 × 1,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.13x = 4,087,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,805.20/2,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.61

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