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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.71, 3,168.29 and 1,725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.71, 3,168.29 and 1,725.15 is: 2,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.71 : 3,168.29 = 1,725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.71/3,168.29 = 1,725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.71x = 3,168.29 × 1,725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.71x = 5,465,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,779.81/2,110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.55

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