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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.28, 3,207.09 and 1,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.28, 3,207.09 and 1,695.70 is: 2,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.28 : 3,207.09 = 1,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.28/3,207.09 = 1,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.28x = 3,207.09 × 1,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.28x = 5,438,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,262.51/2,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.76

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