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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.94, 3,216.71 and 1,283.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.94, 3,216.71 and 1,283.00 is: 1,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.94 : 3,216.71 = 1,283.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.94/3,216.71 = 1,283.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.94x = 3,216.71 × 1,283.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.94x = 4,127,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,046.59/2,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.55

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