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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.75, 3,213.74 and 1,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.75, 3,213.74 and 1,280.88 is: 1,767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.75 : 3,213.74 = 1,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.75/3,213.74 = 1,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.75x = 3,213.74 × 1,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.75x = 4,116,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,418.49/2,328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.65

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