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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.80, 5,682.36 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.80, 5,682.36 and 2,325.24 is: 3,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.80 : 5,682.36 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.80/5,682.36 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.80x = 5,682.36 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.80x = 13,212,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,850.77/4,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.72

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