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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.80, 3,209.61 and 1,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.80, 3,209.61 and 1,263.56 is: 1,743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.80 : 3,209.61 = 1,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.80/3,209.61 = 1,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.80x = 3,209.61 × 1,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.80x = 4,055,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,534.81/2,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.72

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