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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.94, 3,216.70 and 1,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.94, 3,216.70 and 1,283 is: 1,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.94 : 3,216.70 = 1,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.94/3,216.70 = 1,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.94x = 3,216.70 × 1,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.94x = 4,127,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,026.10/2,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.54

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