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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.18, 3,210.26 and 1,616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.18, 3,210.26 and 1,616.79 is: 2,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.18 : 3,210.26 = 1,616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.18/3,210.26 = 1,616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.18x = 3,210.26 × 1,616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.18x = 5,190,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,308.18/2,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.22

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