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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.06, 3,472.20 and 2,198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.06, 3,472.20 and 2,198.70 is: 3,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.06 : 3,472.20 = 2,198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.06/3,472.20 = 2,198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.06x = 3,472.20 × 2,198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.06x = 7,634,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634,326.14/2,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.50

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