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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.25, 3,617.75 and 1,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.25, 3,617.75 and 1,723.33 is: 2,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.25 : 3,617.75 = 1,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.25/3,617.75 = 1,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.25x = 3,617.75 × 1,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.25x = 6,234,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,234,577.11/2,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.62

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