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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.52, 3,179.80 and 1,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.52, 3,179.80 and 1,643.20 is: 2,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.52 : 3,179.80 = 1,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.52/3,179.80 = 1,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.52x = 3,179.80 × 1,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.52x = 5,225,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,047.36/2,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.36

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