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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.36, 4,210.72 and 1,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.36, 4,210.72 and 1,725.32 is: 2,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.36 : 4,210.72 = 1,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.36/4,210.72 = 1,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.36x = 4,210.72 × 1,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.36x = 7,264,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,839.43/3,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.85

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