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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.13, 3,212.78 and 1,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.13, 3,212.78 and 1,265.86 is: 1,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.13 : 3,212.78 = 1,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.13/3,212.78 = 1,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.13x = 3,212.78 × 1,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.13x = 4,066,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,929.69/2,328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.87

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