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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,897.62, 5,376.94 and 2,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,897.62, 5,376.94 and 2,325.14 is: 3,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,897.62 : 5,376.94 = 2,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,897.62/5,376.94 = 2,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,897.62x = 5,376.94 × 2,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,897.62x = 12,502,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,138.27/3,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.63

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