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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.32, 3,194.64 and 1,320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.32, 3,194.64 and 1,320.22 is: 1,821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.32 : 3,194.64 = 1,320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.32/3,194.64 = 1,320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.32x = 3,194.64 × 1,320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.32x = 4,217,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,627.62/2,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.62

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