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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.32, 3,488.89 and 1,025.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.32, 3,488.89 and 1,025.88 is: 1,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.32 : 3,488.89 = 1,025.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.32/3,488.89 = 1,025.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.32x = 3,488.89 × 1,025.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.32x = 3,579,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,182.47/2,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.22

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