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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.10, 3,211.20 and 1,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.10, 3,211.20 and 1,279.20 is: 1,765.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.10 : 3,211.20 = 1,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.10/3,211.20 = 1,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.10x = 3,211.20 × 1,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.10x = 4,107,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,767.04/2,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.19

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