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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.72, 3,571.80 and 2,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.72, 3,571.80 and 2,325.18 is: 3,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.72 : 3,571.80 = 2,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.72/3,571.80 = 2,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.72x = 3,571.80 × 2,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.72x = 8,305,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305,077.92/2,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.74

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