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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.57, 3,216.08 and 1,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.57, 3,216.08 and 1,282.56 is: 1,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.57 : 3,216.08 = 1,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.57/3,216.08 = 1,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.57x = 3,216.08 × 1,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.57x = 4,124,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,809.15/2,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.88

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