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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.16, 3,492.59 and 1,960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.16, 3,492.59 and 1,960.66 is: 2,945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.16 : 3,492.59 = 1,960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.16/3,492.59 = 1,960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.16x = 3,492.59 × 1,960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.16x = 6,847,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,781.51/2,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.08

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