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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.38, 3,215.94 and 1,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.38, 3,215.94 and 1,282.36 is: 1,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.38 : 3,215.94 = 1,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.38/3,215.94 = 1,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.38x = 3,215.94 × 1,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.38x = 4,123,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,992.82/2,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.67

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