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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.17, 3,205.98 and 1,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.17, 3,205.98 and 1,275.30 is: 1,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.17 : 3,205.98 = 1,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.17/3,205.98 = 1,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.17x = 3,205.98 × 1,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.17x = 4,088,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,586.29/2,323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.92

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