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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.34, 3,233.03 and 1,725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.34, 3,233.03 and 1,725.23 is: 2,587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.34 : 3,233.03 = 1,725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.34/3,233.03 = 1,725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.34x = 3,233.03 × 1,725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.34x = 5,577,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,695.56/2,155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.86

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