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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.46, 3,202.38 and 1,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.46, 3,202.38 and 1,272.52 is: 1,756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.46 : 3,202.38 = 1,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.46/3,202.38 = 1,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.46x = 3,202.38 × 1,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.46x = 4,075,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,084.59/2,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.16

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