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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.51, 3,490.02 and 1,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.51, 3,490.02 and 1,230.12 is: 1,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.51 : 3,490.02 = 1,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.51/3,490.02 = 1,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.51x = 3,490.02 × 1,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.51x = 4,293,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,143.40/2,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.11

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