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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.14, 3,205.98 and 1,275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.14, 3,205.98 and 1,275.27 is: 1,759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.14 : 3,205.98 = 1,275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.14/3,205.98 = 1,275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.14x = 3,205.98 × 1,275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.14x = 4,088,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,490.11/2,323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.90

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