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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.52, 3,484.40 and 1,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.52, 3,484.40 and 1,499.16 is: 2,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.52 : 3,484.40 = 1,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.52/3,484.40 = 1,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.52x = 3,484.40 × 1,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.52x = 5,223,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,673.10/2,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.08

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