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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.35, 4,232.79 and 2,320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.35, 4,232.79 and 2,320.52 is: 3,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.35 : 4,232.79 = 2,320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.35/4,232.79 = 2,320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.35x = 4,232.79 × 2,320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.35x = 9,822,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,252.69/3,066.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.24

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