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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.04, 3,211.36 and 1,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.04, 3,211.36 and 1,279.04 is: 1,765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.04 : 3,211.36 = 1,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.04/3,211.36 = 1,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.04x = 3,211.36 × 1,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.04x = 4,107,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,457.89/2,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.10

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