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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.41, 3,208.96 and 1,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.41, 3,208.96 and 1,277.50 is: 1,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.41 : 3,208.96 = 1,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.41/3,208.96 = 1,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.41x = 3,208.96 × 1,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.41x = 4,099,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,446.40/2,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.89

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