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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.20, 3,485.37 and 1,776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.20, 3,485.37 and 1,776.02 is: 2,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.20 : 3,485.37 = 1,776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.20/3,485.37 = 1,776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.20x = 3,485.37 × 1,776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.20x = 6,190,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190,086.83/2,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.17

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