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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.88, 3,209.79 and 1,331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.88, 3,209.79 and 1,331.07 is: 1,836.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.88 : 3,209.79 = 1,331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.88/3,209.79 = 1,331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.88x = 3,209.79 × 1,331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.88x = 4,272,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,455.18/2,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.92

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