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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.42, 3,192.63 and 1,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.42, 3,192.63 and 1,725.54 is: 2,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.42 : 3,192.63 = 1,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.42/3,192.63 = 1,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.42x = 3,192.63 × 1,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.42x = 5,509,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,509,010.77/2,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.33

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