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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.50, 3,489 and 938.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.50, 3,489 and 938.12 is: 1,407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.50 : 3,489 = 938.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.50/3,489 = 938.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.50x = 3,489 × 938.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.50x = 3,273,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,083.24/2,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.48

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