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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.75, 3,202.64 and 1,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.75, 3,202.64 and 1,272.81 is: 1,756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.75 : 3,202.64 = 1,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.75/3,202.64 = 1,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.75x = 3,202.64 × 1,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.75x = 4,076,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,352.22/2,320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.48

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