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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.55, 4,923.06 and 1,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.55, 4,923.06 and 1,725.49 is: 2,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.55 : 4,923.06 = 1,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.55/4,923.06 = 1,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.55x = 4,923.06 × 1,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.55x = 8,494,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494,690.80/3,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.47

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