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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.63, 5,179.55 and 1,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.63, 5,179.55 and 1,721.25 is: 2,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.63 : 5,179.55 = 1,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.63/5,179.55 = 1,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.63x = 5,179.55 × 1,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.63x = 8,915,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915,291.83/3,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.18

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