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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,025.68, 4,538.62 and 1,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,025.68, 4,538.62 and 1,709.52 is: 2,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,025.68 : 4,538.62 = 1,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,025.68/4,538.62 = 1,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,025.68x = 4,538.62 × 1,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,025.68x = 7,758,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,861.66/3,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.34

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