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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.81, 4,534.43 and 1,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.81, 4,534.43 and 1,725.33 is: 2,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.81 : 4,534.43 = 1,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.81/4,534.43 = 1,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.81x = 4,534.43 × 1,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.81x = 7,823,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,379.49/3,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.84

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