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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.03, 4,141.46 and 1,725.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.03, 4,141.46 and 1,725.11 is: 2,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.03 : 4,141.46 = 1,725.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.03/4,141.46 = 1,725.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.03x = 4,141.46 × 1,725.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.03x = 7,144,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,474.06/3,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.67

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