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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.60, 3,202.48 and 1,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.60, 3,202.48 and 1,272.66 is: 1,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.60 : 3,202.48 = 1,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.60/3,202.48 = 1,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.60x = 3,202.48 × 1,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.60x = 4,075,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,668.20/2,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.30

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