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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.44, 3,473.36 and 1,318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.44, 3,473.36 and 1,318.47 is: 1,973.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.44 : 3,473.36 = 1,318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.44/3,473.36 = 1,318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.44x = 3,473.36 × 1,318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.44x = 4,579,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,520.96/2,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.56

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