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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.66, 4,210.80 and 1,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.66, 4,210.80 and 1,725.33 is: 2,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.66 : 4,210.80 = 1,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.66/4,210.80 = 1,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.66x = 4,210.80 × 1,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.66x = 7,265,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,019.56/3,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.68

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