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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.28, 3,212.70 and 1,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.28, 3,212.70 and 1,320.16 is: 1,821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.28 : 3,212.70 = 1,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.28/3,212.70 = 1,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.28x = 3,212.70 × 1,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.28x = 4,241,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,278.03/2,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.64

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