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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.93, 4,007.76 and 1,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.93, 4,007.76 and 1,725 is: 2,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.93 : 4,007.76 = 1,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.93/4,007.76 = 1,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.93x = 4,007.76 × 1,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.93x = 6,913,386
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,386/2,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.70

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