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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.54, 4,211.06 and 1,725.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.54, 4,211.06 and 1,725.17 is: 2,380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.54 : 4,211.06 = 1,725.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.54/4,211.06 = 1,725.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.54x = 4,211.06 × 1,725.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.54x = 7,264,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,764.70/3,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.69

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