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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.42, 3,213.27 and 1,280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.42, 3,213.27 and 1,280.55 is: 1,767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.42 : 3,213.27 = 1,280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.42/3,213.27 = 1,280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.42x = 3,213.27 × 1,280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.42x = 4,114,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,752.90/2,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.19

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