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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.14, 3,201.96 and 1,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.14, 3,201.96 and 1,325.72 is: 1,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.14 : 3,201.96 = 1,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.14/3,201.96 = 1,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.14x = 3,201.96 × 1,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.14x = 4,244,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,902.41/2,320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.59

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