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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.25, 4,228.03 and 1,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.25, 4,228.03 and 1,714.02 is: 2,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.25 : 4,228.03 = 1,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.25/4,228.03 = 1,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.25x = 4,228.03 × 1,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.25x = 7,246,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,927.98/2,825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.06

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