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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.35, 3,486.76 and 1,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.35, 3,486.76 and 1,595.75 is: 2,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.35 : 3,486.76 = 1,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.35/3,486.76 = 1,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.35x = 3,486.76 × 1,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.35x = 5,563,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,997.27/2,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.76

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