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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.20, 3,488.52 and 1,632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.20, 3,488.52 and 1,632.56 is: 2,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.20 : 3,488.52 = 1,632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.20/3,488.52 = 1,632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.20x = 3,488.52 × 1,632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.20x = 5,695,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695,218.21/2,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.35

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