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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.16, 3,211.47 and 1,264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.16, 3,211.47 and 1,264.93 is: 1,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.16 : 3,211.47 = 1,264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.16/3,211.47 = 1,264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.16x = 3,211.47 × 1,264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.16x = 4,062,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,268.69/2,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.59

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