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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.74, 5,735.99 and 1,716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.74, 5,735.99 and 1,716.59 is: 2,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.74 : 5,735.99 = 1,716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.74/5,735.99 = 1,716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.74x = 5,735.99 × 1,716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.74x = 9,846,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846,305.81/3,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.70

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