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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.59, 3,209.38 and 1,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.59, 3,209.38 and 1,263.36 is: 1,743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.59 : 3,209.38 = 1,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.59/3,209.38 = 1,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.59x = 3,209.38 × 1,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.59x = 4,054,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,587.98/2,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.46

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