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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.95, 3,200.55 and 1,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.95, 3,200.55 and 1,535.25 is: 2,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.95 : 3,200.55 = 1,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.95/3,200.55 = 1,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.95x = 3,200.55 × 1,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.95x = 4,913,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,644.39/2,320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.08

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