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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329, 3,214.02 and 1,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329, 3,214.02 and 1,281.13 is: 1,767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329 : 3,214.02 = 1,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329/3,214.02 = 1,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329x = 3,214.02 × 1,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329x = 4,117,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,577.44/2,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.96

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