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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.41, 3,488.11 and 1,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.41, 3,488.11 and 1,460.33 is: 2,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.41 : 3,488.11 = 1,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.41/3,488.11 = 1,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.41x = 3,488.11 × 1,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.41x = 5,093,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,791.68/2,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.49

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