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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.82, 3,216.54 and 1,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.82, 3,216.54 and 1,282.90 is: 1,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.82 : 3,216.54 = 1,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.82/3,216.54 = 1,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.82x = 3,216.54 × 1,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.82x = 4,126,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,499.17/2,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.41

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