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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.36, 3,209.04 and 1,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.36, 3,209.04 and 1,277.46 is: 1,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.36 : 3,209.04 = 1,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.36/3,209.04 = 1,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.36x = 3,209.04 × 1,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.36x = 4,099,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,420.24/2,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.92

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