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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.02, 3,208.53 and 1,262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.02, 3,208.53 and 1,262.78 is: 1,742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.02 : 3,208.53 = 1,262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.02/3,208.53 = 1,262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.02x = 3,208.53 × 1,262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.02x = 4,051,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,651.47/2,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.63

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