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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.53, 3,211.96 and 1,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.53, 3,211.96 and 1,265.30 is: 1,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.53 : 3,211.96 = 1,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.53/3,211.96 = 1,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.53x = 3,211.96 × 1,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.53x = 4,064,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,092.99/2,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.10

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