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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.08, 4,302.83 and 2,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.08, 4,302.83 and 2,325.38 is: 3,206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.08 : 4,302.83 = 2,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.08/4,302.83 = 2,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.08x = 4,302.83 × 2,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.08x = 10,005,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,699.12/3,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.88

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