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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.79, 3,209.59 and 1,277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.79, 3,209.59 and 1,277.85 is: 1,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.79 : 3,209.59 = 1,277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.79/3,209.59 = 1,277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.79x = 3,209.59 × 1,277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.79x = 4,101,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,379.00/2,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.44

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