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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.34, 3,209.03 and 1,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.34, 3,209.03 and 1,277.43 is: 1,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.34 : 3,209.03 = 1,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.34/3,209.03 = 1,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.34x = 3,209.03 × 1,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.34x = 4,099,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,311.19/2,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.89

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