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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.13, 3,208.68 and 1,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.13, 3,208.68 and 1,262.90 is: 1,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.13 : 3,208.68 = 1,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.13/3,208.68 = 1,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.13x = 3,208.68 × 1,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.13x = 4,052,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,225.93/2,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.80

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