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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.83, 3,199.10 and 1,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.83, 3,199.10 and 1,759.05 is: 2,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.83 : 3,199.10 = 1,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.83/3,199.10 = 1,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.83x = 3,199.10 × 1,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.83x = 5,627,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,376.86/2,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.73

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