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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.48, 4,233.90 and 1,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.48, 4,233.90 and 1,728.20 is: 2,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.48 : 4,233.90 = 1,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.48/4,233.90 = 1,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.48x = 4,233.90 × 1,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.48x = 7,317,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,025.98/2,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.66

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