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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.92, 3,468.36 and 2,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.92, 3,468.36 and 2,003.36 is: 2,987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.92 : 3,468.36 = 2,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.92/3,468.36 = 2,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.92x = 3,468.36 × 2,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.92x = 6,948,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,373.69/2,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.37

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