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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.63, 3,487.74 and 1,453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.63, 3,487.74 and 1,453.47 is: 2,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.63 : 3,487.74 = 1,453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.63/3,487.74 = 1,453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.63x = 3,487.74 × 1,453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.63x = 5,069,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,325.46/2,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.76

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