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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.31, 3,627.99 and 1,725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.31, 3,627.99 and 1,725.66 is: 2,589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.31 : 3,627.99 = 1,725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.31/3,627.99 = 1,725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.31x = 3,627.99 × 1,725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.31x = 6,260,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,677.22/2,417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.94

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