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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.86, 3,195.25 and 1,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.86, 3,195.25 and 1,320.78 is: 1,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.86 : 3,195.25 = 1,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.86/3,195.25 = 1,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.86x = 3,195.25 × 1,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.86x = 4,220,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,222.30/2,315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.31

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