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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.90, 3,488.85 and 1,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.90, 3,488.85 and 1,503.72 is: 2,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.90 : 3,488.85 = 1,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.90/3,488.85 = 1,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.90x = 3,488.85 × 1,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.90x = 5,246,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,259.11/2,325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.58

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