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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.42, 4,211.17 and 1,725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.42, 4,211.17 and 1,725.13 is: 2,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.42 : 4,211.17 = 1,725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.42/4,211.17 = 1,725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.42x = 4,211.17 × 1,725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.42x = 7,264,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,826.36/3,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.80

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