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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.41, 3,202.29 and 1,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.41, 3,202.29 and 1,325.73 is: 1,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.41 : 3,202.29 = 1,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.41/3,202.29 = 1,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.41x = 3,202.29 × 1,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.41x = 4,245,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,371.92/2,320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.58

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