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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.92, 3,485.82 and 2,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.92, 3,485.82 and 2,016.50 is: 3,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.92 : 3,485.82 = 2,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.92/3,485.82 = 2,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.92x = 3,485.82 × 2,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.92x = 7,029,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,138.60/2,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.10

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