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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.33, 3,214.43 and 1,281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.33, 3,214.43 and 1,281.37 is: 1,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.33 : 3,214.43 = 1,281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.33/3,214.43 = 1,281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.33x = 3,214.43 × 1,281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.33x = 4,118,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,874.17/2,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.27

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