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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.98, 3,483.17 and 1,629.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.98, 3,483.17 and 1,629.38 is: 2,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.98 : 3,483.17 = 1,629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.98/3,483.17 = 1,629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.98x = 3,483.17 × 1,629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.98x = 5,675,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,407.53/2,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.01

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