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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.69, 3,213.59 and 1,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.69, 3,213.59 and 1,280.75 is: 1,767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.69 : 3,213.59 = 1,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.69/3,213.59 = 1,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.69x = 3,213.59 × 1,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.69x = 4,115,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,805.39/2,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.43

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