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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.16, 3,217.02 and 1,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.16, 3,217.02 and 1,283.32 is: 1,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.16 : 3,217.02 = 1,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.16/3,217.02 = 1,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.16x = 3,217.02 × 1,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.16x = 4,128,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,466.11/2,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.99

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