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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.33, 3,490.43 and 1,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.33, 3,490.43 and 1,460.25 is: 2,191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.33 : 3,490.43 = 1,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.33/3,490.43 = 1,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.33x = 3,490.43 × 1,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.33x = 5,096,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,893.11/2,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.90

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