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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.88, 3,213.96 and 1,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.88, 3,213.96 and 1,281 is: 1,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.88 : 3,213.96 = 1,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.88/3,213.96 = 1,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.88x = 3,213.96 × 1,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.88x = 4,117,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,082.76/2,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.84

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