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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.14, 3,214.26 and 1,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.14, 3,214.26 and 1,281.27 is: 1,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.14 : 3,214.26 = 1,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.14/3,214.26 = 1,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.14x = 3,214.26 × 1,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.14x = 4,118,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,334.91/2,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.18

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