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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.24, 3,480.36 and 1,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.24, 3,480.36 and 1,460.56 is: 2,190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.24 : 3,480.36 = 1,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.24/3,480.36 = 1,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.24x = 3,480.36 × 1,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.24x = 5,083,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,274.60/2,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.84

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