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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.17, 3,215.64 and 1,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.17, 3,215.64 and 1,282.30 is: 1,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.17 : 3,215.64 = 1,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.17/3,215.64 = 1,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.17x = 3,215.64 × 1,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.17x = 4,123,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,415.17/2,330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.58

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