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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.00, 3,211.20 and 1,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.00, 3,211.20 and 1,279.07 is: 1,765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.00 : 3,211.20 = 1,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.00/3,211.20 = 1,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.00x = 3,211.20 × 1,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.00x = 4,107,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,333.53/2,327.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.07

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