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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.72, 3,210.25 and 1,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.72, 3,210.25 and 1,581.94 is: 2,183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.72 : 3,210.25 = 1,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.72/3,210.25 = 1,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.72x = 3,210.25 × 1,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.72x = 5,078,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,406.83/2,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.58

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