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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.02, 3,211.44 and 1,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.02, 3,211.44 and 1,279.08 is: 1,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.02 : 3,211.44 = 1,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.02/3,211.44 = 1,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.02x = 3,211.44 × 1,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.02x = 4,107,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,693.47/2,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.22

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