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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.69, 3,488.53 and 1,170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.69, 3,488.53 and 1,170.09 is: 1,755.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.69 : 3,488.53 = 1,170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.69/3,488.53 = 1,170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.69x = 3,488.53 × 1,170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.69x = 4,081,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,894.07/2,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.13

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