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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.90, 4,811.85 and 2,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.90, 4,811.85 and 2,325 is: 3,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.90 : 4,811.85 = 2,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.90/4,811.85 = 2,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.90x = 4,811.85 × 2,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.90x = 11,187,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187,551.25/3,207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.50

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