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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.30, 3,195.14 and 1,320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.30, 3,195.14 and 1,320.71 is: 1,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.30 : 3,195.14 = 1,320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.30/3,195.14 = 1,320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.30x = 3,195.14 × 1,320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.30x = 4,219,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,830.77/2,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.59

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