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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.56, 3,204.90 and 1,575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.56, 3,204.90 and 1,575.77 is: 2,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.56 : 3,204.90 = 1,575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.56/3,204.90 = 1,575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.56x = 3,204.90 × 1,575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.56x = 5,050,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,169.25/2,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.27

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