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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.72, 3,208.70 and 1,330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.72, 3,208.70 and 1,330.64 is: 1,835.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.72 : 3,208.70 = 1,330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.72/3,208.70 = 1,330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.72x = 3,208.70 × 1,330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.72x = 4,269,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,601.87/2,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.82

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