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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.24, 3,215.48 and 1,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.24, 3,215.48 and 1,282.24 is: 1,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.24 : 3,215.48 = 1,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.24/3,215.48 = 1,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.24x = 3,215.48 × 1,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.24x = 4,123,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,017.08/2,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.35

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