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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.32, 3,738.80 and 2,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.32, 3,738.80 and 2,325.44 is: 3,482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.32 : 3,738.80 = 2,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.32/3,738.80 = 2,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.32x = 3,738.80 × 2,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.32x = 8,694,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,355.07/2,496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.87

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