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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.92, 3,490.14 and 1,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.92, 3,490.14 and 1,544 is: 2,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.92 : 3,490.14 = 1,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.92/3,490.14 = 1,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.92x = 3,490.14 × 1,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.92x = 5,388,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388,776.16/2,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.84

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