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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.94, 4,752.72 and 2,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.94, 4,752.72 and 2,325.40 is: 3,210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.94 : 4,752.72 = 2,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.94/4,752.72 = 2,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.94x = 4,752.72 × 2,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.94x = 11,051,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051,939.70/3,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.03

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