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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.48, 3,208.68 and 1,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.48, 3,208.68 and 1,331.10 is: 1,836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.48 : 3,208.68 = 1,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.48/3,208.68 = 1,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.48x = 3,208.68 × 1,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.48x = 4,271,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,073.95/2,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.64

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