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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.88, 3,215.16 and 1,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.88, 3,215.16 and 1,281.94 is: 1,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.88 : 3,215.16 = 1,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.88/3,215.16 = 1,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.88x = 3,215.16 × 1,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.88x = 4,121,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,642.21/2,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.04

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