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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.88, 3,488.82 and 1,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.88, 3,488.82 and 1,092.88 is: 1,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.88 : 3,488.82 = 1,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.88/3,488.82 = 1,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.88x = 3,488.82 × 1,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.88x = 3,812,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,861.60/2,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.32

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