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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.05, 3,212.61 and 1,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.05, 3,212.61 and 1,280.11 is: 1,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.05 : 3,212.61 = 1,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.05/3,212.61 = 1,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.05x = 3,212.61 × 1,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.05x = 4,112,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,494.19/2,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.50

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