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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.16, 3,205.96 and 1,275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.16, 3,205.96 and 1,275.22 is: 1,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.16 : 3,205.96 = 1,275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.16/3,205.96 = 1,275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.16x = 3,205.96 × 1,275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.16x = 4,088,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,304.31/2,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.80

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