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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.25, 3,215.76 and 1,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.25, 3,215.76 and 1,282.33 is: 1,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.25 : 3,215.76 = 1,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.25/3,215.76 = 1,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.25x = 3,215.76 × 1,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.25x = 4,123,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,659.11/2,330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.62

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