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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.60, 3,441.90 and 1,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.60, 3,441.90 and 1,320.20 is: 1,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.60 : 3,441.90 = 1,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.60/3,441.90 = 1,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.60x = 3,441.90 × 1,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.60x = 4,543,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,996.38/2,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.30

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