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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.57, 3,202.52 and 1,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.57, 3,202.52 and 1,326.17 is: 1,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.57 : 3,202.52 = 1,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.57/3,202.52 = 1,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.57x = 3,202.52 × 1,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.57x = 4,247,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,087.32/2,320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.19

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