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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.21, 3,195.56 and 1,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.21, 3,195.56 and 1,320.76 is: 1,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.21 : 3,195.56 = 1,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.21/3,195.56 = 1,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.21x = 3,195.56 × 1,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.21x = 4,220,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,567.83/2,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.19

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