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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.29, 3,566.17 and 1,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.29, 3,566.17 and 1,281.34 is: 1,920.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.29 : 3,566.17 = 1,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.29/3,566.17 = 1,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.29x = 3,566.17 × 1,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.29x = 4,569,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,476.27/2,379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.52

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