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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.16, 4,946.25 and 2,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.16, 4,946.25 and 2,325.20 is: 3,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.16 : 4,946.25 = 2,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.16/4,946.25 = 2,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.16x = 4,946.25 × 2,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.16x = 11,501,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,501,020.50/3,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.93

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