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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.81, 3,627.24 and 1,725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.81, 3,627.24 and 1,725.16 is: 2,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.81 : 3,627.24 = 1,725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.81/3,627.24 = 1,725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.81x = 3,627.24 × 1,725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.81x = 6,257,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,569.36/2,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.19

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