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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.44, 3,480.49 and 1,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.44, 3,480.49 and 1,072.30 is: 1,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.44 : 3,480.49 = 1,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.44/3,480.49 = 1,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.44x = 3,480.49 × 1,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.44x = 3,732,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,129.43/2,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.99

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