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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.23, 3,208.37 and 1,330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.23, 3,208.37 and 1,330.82 is: 1,836.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.23 : 3,208.37 = 1,330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.23/3,208.37 = 1,330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.23x = 3,208.37 × 1,330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.23x = 4,269,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,740.27/2,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.27

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