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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.72, 3,209.54 and 1,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.72, 3,209.54 and 1,263.49 is: 1,743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.72 : 3,209.54 = 1,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.72/3,209.54 = 1,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.72x = 3,209.54 × 1,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.72x = 4,055,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,221.69/2,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.64

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