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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.29, 3,200.99 and 1,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.29, 3,200.99 and 1,388.25 is: 1,915.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.29 : 3,200.99 = 1,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.29/3,200.99 = 1,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.29x = 3,200.99 × 1,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.29x = 4,443,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,767.43/2,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.18

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