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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.54, 3,489.12 and 1,981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.54, 3,489.12 and 1,981.48 is: 2,972.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.54 : 3,489.12 = 1,981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.54/3,489.12 = 1,981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.54x = 3,489.12 × 1,981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.54x = 6,913,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,621.50/2,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.91

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