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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.79, 3,206.75 and 1,275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.79, 3,206.75 and 1,275.83 is: 1,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.79 : 3,206.75 = 1,275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.79/3,206.75 = 1,275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.79x = 3,206.75 × 1,275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.79x = 4,091,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,245.44/2,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.60

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