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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.38, 3,208.44 and 1,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.38, 3,208.44 and 1,381.12 is: 1,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.38 : 3,208.44 = 1,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.38/3,208.44 = 1,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.38x = 3,208.44 × 1,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.38x = 4,431,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,240.65/2,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.60

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