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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.28, 3,480.42 and 1,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.28, 3,480.42 and 1,150.04 is: 1,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.28 : 3,480.42 = 1,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.28/3,480.42 = 1,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.28x = 3,480.42 × 1,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.28x = 4,002,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,622.22/2,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.06

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