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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.56, 3,481.92 and 1,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.56, 3,481.92 and 1,164.96 is: 1,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.56 : 3,481.92 = 1,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.56/3,481.92 = 1,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.56x = 3,481.92 × 1,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.56x = 4,056,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,297.52/2,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.98

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