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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.21, 3,207.14 and 1,428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.21, 3,207.14 and 1,428.99 is: 1,971.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.21 : 3,207.14 = 1,428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.21/3,207.14 = 1,428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.21x = 3,207.14 × 1,428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.21x = 4,582,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,983.25/2,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.00

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