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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.94, 3,212.61 and 1,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.94, 3,212.61 and 1,265.77 is: 1,746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.94 : 3,212.61 = 1,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.94/3,212.61 = 1,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.94x = 3,212.61 × 1,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.94x = 4,066,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,422.07/2,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.79

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