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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.80, 3,479.68 and 1,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.80, 3,479.68 and 1,021.12 is: 1,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.80 : 3,479.68 = 1,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.80/3,479.68 = 1,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.80x = 3,479.68 × 1,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.80x = 3,553,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,170.84/2,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.01

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