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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.75, 3,206.79 and 1,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.75, 3,206.79 and 1,275.82 is: 1,760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.75 : 3,206.79 = 1,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.75/3,206.79 = 1,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.75x = 3,206.79 × 1,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.75x = 4,091,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,286.82/2,323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.64

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