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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.68, 3,202.54 and 1,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.68, 3,202.54 and 1,272.80 is: 1,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.68 : 3,202.54 = 1,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.68/3,202.54 = 1,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.68x = 3,202.54 × 1,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.68x = 4,076,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,192.91/2,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.46

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