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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.85, 3,216.51 and 1,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.85, 3,216.51 and 1,282.89 is: 1,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.85 : 3,216.51 = 1,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.85/3,216.51 = 1,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.85x = 3,216.51 × 1,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.85x = 4,126,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,428.51/2,330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.35

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