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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725, 2,381.64 and 1,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725, 2,381.64 and 1,325.94 is: 1,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725 : 2,381.64 = 1,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725/2,381.64 = 1,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725x = 2,381.64 × 1,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725x = 3,157,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,911.74/1,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.67

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