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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.34, 3,214.44 and 1,281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.34, 3,214.44 and 1,281.38 is: 1,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.34 : 3,214.44 = 1,281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.34/3,214.44 = 1,281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.34x = 3,214.44 × 1,281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.34x = 4,118,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,903.06/2,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.27

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