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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.70, 3,201.12 and 2,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.70, 3,201.12 and 2,104.18 is: 2,896.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.70 : 3,201.12 = 2,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.70/3,201.12 = 2,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.70x = 3,201.12 × 2,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.70x = 6,735,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,732.68/2,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.22

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