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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.65, 3,488.46 and 938.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.65, 3,488.46 and 938.01 is: 1,407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.65 : 3,488.46 = 938.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.65/3,488.46 = 938.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.65x = 3,488.46 × 938.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.65x = 3,272,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,188.23/2,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.00

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