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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.69, 3,071.16 and 1,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.69, 3,071.16 and 1,725.56 is: 2,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.69 : 3,071.16 = 1,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.69/3,071.16 = 1,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.69x = 3,071.16 × 1,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.69x = 5,299,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,485.00/2,223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.20

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