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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.16, 3,208.77 and 1,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.16, 3,208.77 and 1,277.23 is: 1,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.16 : 3,208.77 = 1,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.16/3,208.77 = 1,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.16x = 3,208.77 × 1,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.16x = 4,098,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,337.31/2,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.60

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