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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.97, 3,195.54 and 1,320.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.97, 3,195.54 and 1,320.99 is: 1,822.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.97 : 3,195.54 = 1,320.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.97/3,195.54 = 1,320.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.97x = 3,195.54 × 1,320.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.97x = 4,221,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,276.38/2,315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.68

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