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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.70, 3,203.92 and 1,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.70, 3,203.92 and 1,390.20 is: 1,918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.70 : 3,203.92 = 1,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.70/3,203.92 = 1,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.70x = 3,203.92 × 1,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.70x = 4,454,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,089.58/2,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.46

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