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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.54, 3,202.36 and 1,326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.54, 3,202.36 and 1,326.35 is: 1,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.54 : 3,202.36 = 1,326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.54/3,202.36 = 1,326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.54x = 3,202.36 × 1,326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.54x = 4,247,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,454.88/2,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.38

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