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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.60, 3,317.63 and 2,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.60, 3,317.63 and 2,325.32 is: 3,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.60 : 3,317.63 = 2,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.60/3,317.63 = 2,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.60x = 3,317.63 × 2,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.60x = 7,714,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,544.95/2,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.24

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