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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.11, 3,201.72 and 1,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.11, 3,201.72 and 1,325.97 is: 1,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.11 : 3,201.72 = 1,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.11/3,201.72 = 1,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.11x = 3,201.72 × 1,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.11x = 4,245,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,384.67/2,320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.82

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