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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.72, 3,209.55 and 1,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.72, 3,209.55 and 1,277.79 is: 1,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.72 : 3,209.55 = 1,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.72/3,209.55 = 1,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.72x = 3,209.55 × 1,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.72x = 4,101,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,114.85/2,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.37

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