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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.86, 3,202.15 and 1,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.86, 3,202.15 and 1,325.78 is: 1,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.86 : 3,202.15 = 1,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.86/3,202.15 = 1,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.86x = 3,202.15 × 1,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.86x = 4,245,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,346.43/2,320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.21

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