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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.15, 3,211.52 and 1,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.15, 3,211.52 and 1,279.23 is: 1,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.15 : 3,211.52 = 1,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.15/3,211.52 = 1,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.15x = 3,211.52 × 1,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.15x = 4,108,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,266.33/2,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.37

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