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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.08, 3,208.74 and 1,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.08, 3,208.74 and 1,277.12 is: 1,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.08 : 3,208.74 = 1,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.08/3,208.74 = 1,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.08x = 3,208.74 × 1,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.08x = 4,097,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,946.03/2,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.50

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