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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.05, 3,902.36 and 2,325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.05, 3,902.36 and 2,325.39 is: 3,488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.05 : 3,902.36 = 2,325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.05/3,902.36 = 2,325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.05x = 3,902.36 × 2,325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.05x = 9,074,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,497.29/2,601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.79

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