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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.01, 3,825.82 and 1,725.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.01, 3,825.82 and 1,725.01 is: 2,379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.01 : 3,825.82 = 1,725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.01/3,825.82 = 1,725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.01x = 3,825.82 × 1,725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.01x = 6,599,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,577.76/2,773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.93

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