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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.41, 3,536.76 and 1,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.41, 3,536.76 and 1,725.06 is: 2,380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.41 : 3,536.76 = 1,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.41/3,536.76 = 1,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.41x = 3,536.76 × 1,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.41x = 6,101,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,142.94/2,563.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.09

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