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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.63, 4,211.33 and 1,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.63, 4,211.33 and 1,725.39 is: 2,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.63 : 4,211.33 = 1,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.63/4,211.33 = 1,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.63x = 4,211.33 × 1,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.63x = 7,266,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,178.04/3,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.08

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