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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.12, 3,485.34 and 1,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.12, 3,485.34 and 1,460.04 is: 2,188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.12 : 3,485.34 = 1,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.12/3,485.34 = 1,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.12x = 3,485.34 × 1,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.12x = 5,088,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,735.81/2,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.59

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