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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.57, 3,212.09 and 1,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.57, 3,212.09 and 1,265.39 is: 1,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.57 : 3,212.09 = 1,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.57/3,212.09 = 1,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.57x = 3,212.09 × 1,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.57x = 4,064,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,554.11/2,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.27

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