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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.17, 3,570.06 and 820.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.17, 3,570.06 and 820.17 is: 1,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.17 : 3,570.06 = 820.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.17/3,570.06 = 820.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.17x = 3,570.06 × 820.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.17x = 2,928,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,052.01/2,380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.19

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