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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.32, 3,486.54 and 1,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.32, 3,486.54 and 1,299.08 is: 1,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.32 : 3,486.54 = 1,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.32/3,486.54 = 1,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.32x = 3,486.54 × 1,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.32x = 4,529,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,294.38/2,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.82

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