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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.63, 4,530.44 and 1,725.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.63, 4,530.44 and 1,725.01 is: 2,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.63 : 4,530.44 = 1,725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.63/4,530.44 = 1,725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.63x = 4,530.44 × 1,725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.63x = 7,815,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,815,045.68/3,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.51

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