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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.62, 3,482.46 and 1,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.62, 3,482.46 and 1,225.76 is: 1,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.62 : 3,482.46 = 1,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.62/3,482.46 = 1,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.62x = 3,482.46 × 1,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.62x = 4,268,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,642.76/2,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.44

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