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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.47, 3,199.84 and 1,613.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.47, 3,199.84 and 1,613.11 is: 2,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.47 : 3,199.84 = 1,613.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.47/3,199.84 = 1,613.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.47x = 3,199.84 × 1,613.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.47x = 5,161,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,693.90/2,320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.42

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