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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.74, 3,202.56 and 1,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.74, 3,202.56 and 1,326.02 is: 1,829.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.74 : 3,202.56 = 1,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.74/3,202.56 = 1,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.74x = 3,202.56 × 1,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.74x = 4,246,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,642.60/2,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.87

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