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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.14, 3,239.24 and 2,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.14, 3,239.24 and 2,325.46 is: 3,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.14 : 3,239.24 = 2,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.14/3,239.24 = 2,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.14x = 3,239.24 × 2,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.14x = 7,532,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,723.05/2,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.59

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