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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.84, 3,488.40 and 2,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.84, 3,488.40 and 2,197.32 is: 3,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.84 : 3,488.40 = 2,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.84/3,488.40 = 2,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.84x = 3,488.40 × 2,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.84x = 7,665,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,131.09/2,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.64

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