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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.92, 5,524.99 and 2,325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.92, 5,524.99 and 2,325.00 is: 3,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.92 : 5,524.99 = 2,325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.92/5,524.99 = 2,325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.92x = 5,524.99 × 2,325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.92x = 12,845,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,575.22/4,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.25

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