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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.79, 3,215.12 and 1,575.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.79, 3,215.12 and 1,575.87 is: 2,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.79 : 3,215.12 = 1,575.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.79/3,215.12 = 1,575.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.79x = 3,215.12 × 1,575.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.79x = 5,066,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,611.15/2,330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.77

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