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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.89, 4,136.53 and 2,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.89, 4,136.53 and 2,325.62 is: 3,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.89 : 4,136.53 = 2,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.89/4,136.53 = 2,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.89x = 4,136.53 × 2,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.89x = 9,619,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619,996.90/3,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.65

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