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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.12, 3,215.56 and 1,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.12, 3,215.56 and 1,282.20 is: 1,769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.12 : 3,215.56 = 1,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.12/3,215.56 = 1,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.12x = 3,215.56 × 1,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.12x = 4,122,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,991.03/2,330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.43

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