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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.51, 3,208.01 and 1,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.51, 3,208.01 and 1,485.33 is: 2,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.51 : 3,208.01 = 1,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.51/3,208.01 = 1,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.51x = 3,208.01 × 1,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.51x = 4,764,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,953.49/2,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.99

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