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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.59, 3,201.29 and 1,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.59, 3,201.29 and 1,523.60 is: 2,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.59 : 3,201.29 = 1,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.59/3,201.29 = 1,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.59x = 3,201.29 × 1,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.59x = 4,877,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,497.26/2,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.83

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