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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.89, 3,479.18 and 1,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.89, 3,479.18 and 1,150.17 is: 1,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.89 : 3,479.18 = 1,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.89/3,479.18 = 1,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.89x = 3,479.18 × 1,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.89x = 4,001,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,642.71/2,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.18

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