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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.13, 3,211.50 and 1,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.13, 3,211.50 and 1,279.20 is: 1,765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.13 : 3,211.50 = 1,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.13/3,211.50 = 1,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.13x = 3,211.50 × 1,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.13x = 4,108,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,150.80/2,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.33

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