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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.67, 3,213.57 and 1,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.67, 3,213.57 and 1,280.80 is: 1,767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.67 : 3,213.57 = 1,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.67/3,213.57 = 1,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.67x = 3,213.57 × 1,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.67x = 4,115,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,940.46/2,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.51

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