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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.59, 4,295.67 and 2,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.59, 4,295.67 and 2,325.27 is: 3,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.59 : 4,295.67 = 2,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.59/4,295.67 = 2,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.59x = 4,295.67 × 2,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.59x = 9,988,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,988,571.10/3,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.09

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