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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.63, 3,212.12 and 1,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.63, 3,212.12 and 1,279.69 is: 1,765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.63 : 3,212.12 = 1,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.63/3,212.12 = 1,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.63x = 3,212.12 × 1,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.63x = 4,110,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,513.01/2,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.97

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