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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.38, 3,488.47 and 1,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.38, 3,488.47 and 1,695.20 is: 2,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.38 : 3,488.47 = 1,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.38/3,488.47 = 1,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.38x = 3,488.47 × 1,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.38x = 5,913,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,632.66/2,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.09

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