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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.34, 4,007.43 and 1,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.34, 4,007.43 and 1,725.24 is: 2,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.34 : 4,007.43 = 1,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.34/4,007.43 = 1,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.34x = 4,007.43 × 1,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.34x = 6,913,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,778.53/2,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.32

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