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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.58, 5,362.35 and 1,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.58, 5,362.35 and 1,725 is: 2,589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.58 : 5,362.35 = 1,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.58/5,362.35 = 1,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.58x = 5,362.35 × 1,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.58x = 9,250,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,053.75/3,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.18

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