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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.46, 3,211.88 and 1,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.46, 3,211.88 and 1,265.22 is: 1,746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.46 : 3,211.88 = 1,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.46/3,211.88 = 1,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.46x = 3,211.88 × 1,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.46x = 4,063,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,734.81/2,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.00

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