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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.36, 3,665.88 and 2,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.36, 3,665.88 and 2,325.72 is: 3,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.36 : 3,665.88 = 2,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.36/3,665.88 = 2,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.36x = 3,665.88 × 2,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.36x = 8,525,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,810.43/2,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.17

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