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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.01, 3,201.62 and 1,272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.01, 3,201.62 and 1,272.09 is: 1,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.01 : 3,201.62 = 1,272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.01/3,201.62 = 1,272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.01x = 3,201.62 × 1,272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.01x = 4,072,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,742.43/2,320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.49

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