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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.52, 3,197.70 and 1,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.52, 3,197.70 and 1,656.20 is: 2,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.52 : 3,197.70 = 1,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.52/3,197.70 = 1,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.52x = 3,197.70 × 1,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.52x = 5,296,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,296,030.74/2,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.26

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