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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.94, 5,039.42 and 2,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.94, 5,039.42 and 2,325.92 is: 3,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.94 : 5,039.42 = 2,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.94/5,039.42 = 2,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.94x = 5,039.42 × 2,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.94x = 11,721,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721,287.77/3,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.73

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