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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.20, 3,201.84 and 1,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.20, 3,201.84 and 1,272.30 is: 1,755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.20 : 3,201.84 = 1,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.20/3,201.84 = 1,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.20x = 3,201.84 × 1,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.20x = 4,073,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,701.03/2,320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.75

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