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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.56, 3,214.89 and 1,281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.56, 3,214.89 and 1,281.69 is: 1,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.56 : 3,214.89 = 1,281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.56/3,214.89 = 1,281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.56x = 3,214.89 × 1,281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.56x = 4,120,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,492.36/2,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.79

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