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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.31, 3,208.94 and 1,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.31, 3,208.94 and 1,277.38 is: 1,762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.31 : 3,208.94 = 1,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.31/3,208.94 = 1,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.31x = 3,208.94 × 1,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.31x = 4,099,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,035.78/2,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.79

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