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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.00, 3,231.12 and 1,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.00, 3,231.12 and 1,725.32 is: 2,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.00 : 3,231.12 = 1,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.00/3,231.12 = 1,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.00x = 3,231.12 × 1,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.00x = 5,574,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,699.80/2,153.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.28

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