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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.63, 4,210.97 and 1,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.63, 4,210.97 and 1,725.44 is: 2,380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.63 : 4,210.97 = 1,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.63/4,210.97 = 1,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.63x = 4,210.97 × 1,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.63x = 7,265,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,746.39/3,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.94

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