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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.92, 3,216.54 and 1,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.92, 3,216.54 and 1,283.02 is: 1,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.92 : 3,216.54 = 1,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.92/3,216.54 = 1,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.92x = 3,216.54 × 1,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.92x = 4,126,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,885.15/2,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.50

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