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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.52, 3,211.98 and 1,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.52, 3,211.98 and 1,279.56 is: 1,765.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.52 : 3,211.98 = 1,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.52/3,211.98 = 1,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.52x = 3,211.98 × 1,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.52x = 4,109,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,921.13/2,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.79

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