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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.36, 2,869.52 and 1,725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.36, 2,869.52 and 1,725.94 is: 2,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.36 : 2,869.52 = 1,725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.36/2,869.52 = 1,725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.36x = 2,869.52 × 1,725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.36x = 4,952,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,619.35/2,081.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.51

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