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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.75, 4,211.36 and 1,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.75, 4,211.36 and 1,725.40 is: 2,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.75 : 4,211.36 = 1,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.75/4,211.36 = 1,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.75x = 4,211.36 × 1,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.75x = 7,266,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,280.54/3,051.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.02

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