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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.08, 6,485.82 and 1,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.08, 6,485.82 and 1,725.22 is: 2,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.08 : 6,485.82 = 1,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.08/6,485.82 = 1,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.08x = 6,485.82 × 1,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.08x = 11,189,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,189,466.38/4,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.91

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