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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.36, 3,202.31 and 1,325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.36, 3,202.31 and 1,325.61 is: 1,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.36 : 3,202.31 = 1,325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.36/3,202.31 = 1,325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.36x = 3,202.31 × 1,325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.36x = 4,245,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,017.47/2,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.47

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