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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.07, 3,215.49 and 1,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.07, 3,215.49 and 1,282.14 is: 1,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.07 : 3,215.49 = 1,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.07/3,215.49 = 1,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.07x = 3,215.49 × 1,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.07x = 4,122,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,708.35/2,330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.35

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