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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.85, 3,641.49 and 2,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.85, 3,641.49 and 2,325.86 is: 3,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.85 : 3,641.49 = 2,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.85/3,641.49 = 2,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.85x = 3,641.49 × 2,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.85x = 8,469,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,595.93/2,639.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.36

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