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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.37, 3,211.75 and 1,265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.37, 3,211.75 and 1,265.13 is: 1,745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.37 : 3,211.75 = 1,265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.37/3,211.75 = 1,265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.37x = 3,211.75 × 1,265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.37x = 4,063,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,278.11/2,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.87

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