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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.50, 3,202.30 and 1,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.50, 3,202.30 and 1,258.28 is: 1,736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.50 : 3,202.30 = 1,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.50/3,202.30 = 1,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.50x = 3,202.30 × 1,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.50x = 4,029,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,394.90/2,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.43

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