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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.21, 3,485.65 and 1,595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.21, 3,485.65 and 1,595.13 is: 2,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.21 : 3,485.65 = 1,595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.21/3,485.65 = 1,595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.21x = 3,485.65 × 1,595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.21x = 5,560,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,064.88/2,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.21

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