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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.01, 4,855.49 and 2,325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.01, 4,855.49 and 2,325.02 is: 3,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.01 : 4,855.49 = 2,325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.01/4,855.49 = 2,325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.01x = 4,855.49 × 2,325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.01x = 11,289,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,289,075.46/3,520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.12

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