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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.97, 3,486.41 and 1,025.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.97, 3,486.41 and 1,025.45 is: 1,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.97 : 3,486.41 = 1,025.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.97/3,486.41 = 1,025.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.97x = 3,486.41 × 1,025.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.97x = 3,575,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,116.58/2,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.37

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