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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.27, 3,486.35 and 1,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.27, 3,486.35 and 1,285.77 is: 1,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.27 : 3,486.35 = 1,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.27/3,486.35 = 1,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.27x = 3,486.35 × 1,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.27x = 4,482,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,637.81/2,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.79

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