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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.49, 3,216.08 and 1,282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.49, 3,216.08 and 1,282.55 is: 1,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.49 : 3,216.08 = 1,282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.49/3,216.08 = 1,282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.49x = 3,216.08 × 1,282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.49x = 4,124,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,760.91/2,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.91

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