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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.48, 3,713.16 and 2,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.48, 3,713.16 and 2,325.69 is: 3,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.48 : 3,713.16 = 2,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.48/3,713.16 = 2,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.48x = 3,713.16 × 2,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.48x = 8,635,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,640.51/2,697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.38

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