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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.99, 3,237.71 and 2,025.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.99, 3,237.71 and 2,025.88 is: 2,799.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.99 : 3,237.71 = 2,025.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.99/3,237.71 = 2,025.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.99x = 3,237.71 × 2,025.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.99x = 6,559,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,193.71/2,342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.49

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