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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.41, 3,215.85 and 1,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.41, 3,215.85 and 1,282.51 is: 1,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.41 : 3,215.85 = 1,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.41/3,215.85 = 1,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.41x = 3,215.85 × 1,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.41x = 4,124,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,359.78/2,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.80

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