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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.62, 3,488.33 and 1,155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.62, 3,488.33 and 1,155.18 is: 1,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.62 : 3,488.33 = 1,155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.62/3,488.33 = 1,155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.62x = 3,488.33 × 1,155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.62x = 4,029,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,649.05/2,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.72

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