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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.50, 3,216.10 and 1,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.50, 3,216.10 and 1,282.58 is: 1,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.50 : 3,216.10 = 1,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.50/3,216.10 = 1,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.50x = 3,216.10 × 1,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.50x = 4,124,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,905.54/2,330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.97

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