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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.68, 3,212.22 and 1,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.68, 3,212.22 and 1,279.75 is: 1,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.68 : 3,212.22 = 1,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.68/3,212.22 = 1,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.68x = 3,212.22 × 1,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.68x = 4,110,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,838.55/2,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.07

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