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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.78, 3,488.70 and 1,299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.78, 3,488.70 and 1,299.78 is: 1,949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.78 : 3,488.70 = 1,299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.78/3,488.70 = 1,299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.78x = 3,488.70 × 1,299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.78x = 4,534,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,542.49/2,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.69

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