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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.69, 3,212.21 and 1,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.69, 3,212.21 and 1,279.75 is: 1,766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.69 : 3,212.21 = 1,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.69/3,212.21 = 1,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.69x = 3,212.21 × 1,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.69x = 4,110,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,825.75/2,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.05

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