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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.86, 5,523.80 and 2,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.86, 5,523.80 and 2,325 is: 3,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.86 : 5,523.80 = 2,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.86/5,523.80 = 2,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.86x = 5,523.80 × 2,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.86x = 12,842,835
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,835/4,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.61

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