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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.29, 3,202.04 and 1,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.29, 3,202.04 and 1,272.34 is: 1,755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.29 : 3,202.04 = 1,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.29/3,202.04 = 1,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.29x = 3,202.04 × 1,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.29x = 4,074,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,083.57/2,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.85

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