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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.56, 4,211.08 and 1,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.56, 4,211.08 and 1,725.22 is: 2,380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.56 : 4,211.08 = 1,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.56/4,211.08 = 1,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.56x = 4,211.08 × 1,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.56x = 7,265,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,039.44/3,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.76

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