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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.50, 3,214.71 and 1,281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.50, 3,214.71 and 1,281.66 is: 1,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.50 : 3,214.71 = 1,281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.50/3,214.71 = 1,281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.50x = 3,214.71 × 1,281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.50x = 4,120,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,165.22/2,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.69

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