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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.71, 3,486.41 and 1,595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.71, 3,486.41 and 1,595.63 is: 2,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.71 : 3,486.41 = 1,595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.71/3,486.41 = 1,595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.71x = 3,486.41 × 1,595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.71x = 5,563,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,012.41/2,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.96

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