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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.41, 4,210.92 and 1,725.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.41, 4,210.92 and 1,725.11 is: 2,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.41 : 4,210.92 = 1,725.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.41/4,210.92 = 1,725.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.41x = 4,210.92 × 1,725.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.41x = 7,264,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,300.20/3,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.64

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