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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.84, 3,213.82 and 1,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.84, 3,213.82 and 1,280.92 is: 1,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.84 : 3,213.82 = 1,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.84/3,213.82 = 1,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.84x = 3,213.82 × 1,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.84x = 4,116,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,646.31/2,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.68

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