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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.18, 3,212.93 and 1,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.18, 3,212.93 and 1,280.24 is: 1,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.18 : 3,212.93 = 1,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.18/3,212.93 = 1,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.18x = 3,212.93 × 1,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.18x = 4,113,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,321.50/2,328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.75

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