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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.02, 3,201.72 and 1,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.02, 3,201.72 and 1,325.46 is: 1,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.02 : 3,201.72 = 1,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.02/3,201.72 = 1,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.02x = 3,201.72 × 1,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.02x = 4,243,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,751.79/2,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.19

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