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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.69, 4,211.87 and 1,725.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.69, 4,211.87 and 1,725.81 is: 2,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.69 : 4,211.87 = 1,725.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.69/4,211.87 = 1,725.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.69x = 4,211.87 × 1,725.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.69x = 7,268,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,878.74/3,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.92

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