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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.70, 6,486.15 and 1,725.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.70, 6,486.15 and 1,725.70 is: 2,587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.70 : 6,486.15 = 1,725.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.70/6,486.15 = 1,725.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.70x = 6,486.15 × 1,725.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.70x = 11,193,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193,149.06/4,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.59

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