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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.57, 5,054.16 and 1,725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.57, 5,054.16 and 1,725.64 is: 2,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.57 : 5,054.16 = 1,725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.57/5,054.16 = 1,725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.57x = 5,054.16 × 1,725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.57x = 8,721,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,654.50/3,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.06

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