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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.44, 3,214.56 and 1,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.44, 3,214.56 and 1,281.48 is: 1,768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.44 : 3,214.56 = 1,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.44/3,214.56 = 1,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.44x = 3,214.56 × 1,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.44x = 4,119,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,394.35/2,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.41

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