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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.71, 3,521.63 and 1,725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.71, 3,521.63 and 1,725.99 is: 2,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.71 : 3,521.63 = 1,725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.71/3,521.63 = 1,725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.71x = 3,521.63 × 1,725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.71x = 6,078,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,298.16/2,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.35

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