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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.58, 4,211.16 and 1,725.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.58, 4,211.16 and 1,725.29 is: 2,380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.58 : 4,211.16 = 1,725.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.58/4,211.16 = 1,725.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.58x = 4,211.16 × 1,725.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.58x = 7,265,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,451.18/3,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.88

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