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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.08, 3,783.42 and 2,325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.08, 3,783.42 and 2,325.90 is: 3,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.08 : 3,783.42 = 2,325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.08/3,783.42 = 2,325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.08x = 3,783.42 × 2,325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.08x = 8,799,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,856.58/2,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.24

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