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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.45, 3,480.27 and 1,150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.45, 3,480.27 and 1,150.07 is: 1,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.45 : 3,480.27 = 1,150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.45/3,480.27 = 1,150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.45x = 3,480.27 × 1,150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.45x = 4,002,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,532.40/2,320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.90

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