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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.08, 3,215.52 and 1,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.08, 3,215.52 and 1,282.16 is: 1,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.08 : 3,215.52 = 1,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.08/3,215.52 = 1,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.08x = 3,215.52 × 1,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.08x = 4,122,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,811.12/2,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.39

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