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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.91, 3,216.54 and 1,283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.91, 3,216.54 and 1,283.01 is: 1,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.91 : 3,216.54 = 1,283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.91/3,216.54 = 1,283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.91x = 3,216.54 × 1,283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.91x = 4,126,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,852.99/2,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.49

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