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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.66, 4,211.10 and 1,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.66, 4,211.10 and 1,725.52 is: 2,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.66 : 4,211.10 = 1,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.66/4,211.10 = 1,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.66x = 4,211.10 × 1,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.66x = 7,266,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,337.27/3,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.11

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