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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.76, 6,053.24 and 1,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.76, 6,053.24 and 1,725.28 is: 2,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.76 : 6,053.24 = 1,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.76/6,053.24 = 1,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.76x = 6,053.24 × 1,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.76x = 10,443,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,533.91/4,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.03

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