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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.16, 3,488.88 and 1,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.16, 3,488.88 and 1,092.52 is: 1,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.16 : 3,488.88 = 1,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.16/3,488.88 = 1,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.16x = 3,488.88 × 1,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.16x = 3,811,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,671.18/2,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.32

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