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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.05, 3,201.67 and 1,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.05, 3,201.67 and 1,272.12 is: 1,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.05 : 3,201.67 = 1,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.05/3,201.67 = 1,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.05x = 3,201.67 × 1,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.05x = 4,072,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,908.44/2,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.53

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