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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.84, 3,211.56 and 1,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.84, 3,211.56 and 1,581.36 is: 2,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.84 : 3,211.56 = 1,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.84/3,211.56 = 1,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.84x = 3,211.56 × 1,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.84x = 5,078,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,632.52/2,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.57

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