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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.46, 3,486.03 and 1,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.46, 3,486.03 and 1,595.38 is: 2,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.46 : 3,486.03 = 1,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.46/3,486.03 = 1,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.46x = 3,486.03 × 1,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.46x = 5,561,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,542.54/2,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.59

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