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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.20, 3,490.44 and 1,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.20, 3,490.44 and 1,460 is: 2,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.20 : 3,490.44 = 1,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.20/3,490.44 = 1,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.20x = 3,490.44 × 1,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.20x = 5,096,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,042.40/2,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.66

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