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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.02, 3,481.47 and 1,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.02, 3,481.47 and 1,702.20 is: 2,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.02 : 3,481.47 = 1,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.02/3,481.47 = 1,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.02x = 3,481.47 × 1,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.02x = 5,926,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926,158.23/2,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.36

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