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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.02, 3,482.97 and 1,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.02, 3,482.97 and 1,703.20 is: 2,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.02 : 3,482.97 = 1,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.02/3,482.97 = 1,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.02x = 3,482.97 × 1,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.02x = 5,932,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,194.50/2,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.86

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