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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.25, 3,532.88 and 1,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.25, 3,532.88 and 1,329.25 is: 1,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.25 : 3,532.88 = 1,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.25/3,532.88 = 1,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.25x = 3,532.88 × 1,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.25x = 4,696,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,080.74/2,355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.88

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