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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.46, 3,169.42 and 1,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.46, 3,169.42 and 1,725.90 is: 2,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.46 : 3,169.42 = 1,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.46/3,169.42 = 1,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.46x = 3,169.42 × 1,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.46x = 5,470,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,097.66/2,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.67

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