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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.89, 3,214.04 and 1,280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.89, 3,214.04 and 1,280.95 is: 1,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.89 : 3,214.04 = 1,280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.89/3,214.04 = 1,280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.89x = 3,214.04 × 1,280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.89x = 4,117,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,010.10/2,328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.80

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