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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.12, 4,362.59 and 2,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.12, 4,362.59 and 2,325.65 is: 3,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.12 : 4,362.59 = 2,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.12/4,362.59 = 2,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.12x = 4,362.59 × 2,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.12x = 10,145,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145,856.71/3,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.58

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