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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.36, 3,489.33 and 2,149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.36, 3,489.33 and 2,149.03 is: 3,224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.36 : 3,489.33 = 2,149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.36/3,489.33 = 2,149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.36x = 3,489.33 × 2,149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.36x = 7,498,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498,675.18/2,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.74

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