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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.61, 3,214.85 and 1,281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.61, 3,214.85 and 1,281.67 is: 1,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.61 : 3,214.85 = 1,281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.61/3,214.85 = 1,281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.61x = 3,214.85 × 1,281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.61x = 4,120,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,362.35/2,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.70

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