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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.28, 3,215.82 and 1,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.28, 3,215.82 and 1,282.32 is: 1,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.28 : 3,215.82 = 1,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.28/3,215.82 = 1,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.28x = 3,215.82 × 1,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.28x = 4,123,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,710.30/2,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.62

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