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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.16, 3,489.29 and 1,230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.16, 3,489.29 and 1,230.31 is: 1,846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.16 : 3,489.29 = 1,230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.16/3,489.29 = 1,230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.16x = 3,489.29 × 1,230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.16x = 4,292,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,908.38/2,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.29

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