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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.36, 4,210.98 and 1,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.36, 4,210.98 and 1,725.30 is: 2,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.36 : 4,210.98 = 1,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.36/4,210.98 = 1,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.36x = 4,210.98 × 1,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.36x = 7,265,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,203.79/3,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.97

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