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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.09, 3,227.92 and 1,276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.09, 3,227.92 and 1,276.85 is: 1,762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.09 : 3,227.92 = 1,276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.09/3,227.92 = 1,276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.09x = 3,227.92 × 1,276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.09x = 4,121,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,569.65/2,339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.04

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