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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.71, 3,488.66 and 744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.71, 3,488.66 and 744.59 is: 1,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.71 : 3,488.66 = 744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.71/3,488.66 = 744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.71x = 3,488.66 × 744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.71x = 2,597,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,602.98/2,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.91

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