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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.22, 3,213.01 and 1,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.22, 3,213.01 and 1,280.28 is: 1,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.22 : 3,213.01 = 1,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.22/3,213.01 = 1,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.22x = 3,213.01 × 1,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.22x = 4,113,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,552.44/2,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.82

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