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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.47, 2,720.86 and 1,721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.47, 2,720.86 and 1,721.69 is: 2,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.47 : 2,720.86 = 1,721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.47/2,720.86 = 1,721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.47x = 2,720.86 × 1,721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.47x = 4,684,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,477.45/1,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.18

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