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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.47, 4,302.41 and 2,330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.47, 4,302.41 and 2,330.15 is: 3,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.47 : 4,302.41 = 2,330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.47/4,302.41 = 2,330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.47x = 4,302.41 × 2,330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.47x = 10,025,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,227.50/3,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.83

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