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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.58, 3,216.21 and 1,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.58, 3,216.21 and 1,282.68 is: 1,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.58 : 3,216.21 = 1,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.58/3,216.21 = 1,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.58x = 3,216.21 × 1,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.58x = 4,125,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,368.24/2,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.10

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