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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.32, 3,479.28 and 1,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.32, 3,479.28 and 1,348.32 is: 2,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.32 : 3,479.28 = 1,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.32/3,479.28 = 1,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.32x = 3,479.28 × 1,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.32x = 4,691,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,182.81/2,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.78

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