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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.62, 3,206.52 and 1,275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.62, 3,206.52 and 1,275.62 is: 1,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.62 : 3,206.52 = 1,275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.62/3,206.52 = 1,275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.62x = 3,206.52 × 1,275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.62x = 4,090,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,285.01/2,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.31

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