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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.15, 3,201.83 and 1,325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.15, 3,201.83 and 1,325.47 is: 1,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.15 : 3,201.83 = 1,325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.15/3,201.83 = 1,325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.15x = 3,201.83 × 1,325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.15x = 4,243,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,929.61/2,320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.16

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