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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.27, 3,200.79 and 1,574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.27, 3,200.79 and 1,574.26 is: 2,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.27 : 3,200.79 = 1,574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.27/3,200.79 = 1,574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.27x = 3,200.79 × 1,574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.27x = 5,038,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,875.67/2,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.68

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