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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.60, 3,202.50 and 1,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.60, 3,202.50 and 1,325.82 is: 1,829.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.60 : 3,202.50 = 1,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.60/3,202.50 = 1,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.60x = 3,202.50 × 1,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.60x = 4,245,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,938.55/2,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.67

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