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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.39, 3,205.32 and 1,820.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.39, 3,205.32 and 1,820.37 is: 2,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.39 : 3,205.32 = 1,820.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.39/3,205.32 = 1,820.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.39x = 3,205.32 × 1,820.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.39x = 5,834,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,868.37/2,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.20

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