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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.43, 3,481.97 and 1,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.43, 3,481.97 and 1,281.88 is: 1,921.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.43 : 3,481.97 = 1,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.43/3,481.97 = 1,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.43x = 3,481.97 × 1,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.43x = 4,463,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,450.29/2,323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.06

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