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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.89, 3,209.73 and 1,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.89, 3,209.73 and 1,263.64 is: 1,743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.89 : 3,209.73 = 1,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.89/3,209.73 = 1,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.89x = 3,209.73 × 1,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.89x = 4,055,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,927.17/2,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.82

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