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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.82, 4,211.40 and 1,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.82, 4,211.40 and 1,725.24 is: 2,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.82 : 4,211.40 = 1,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.82/4,211.40 = 1,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.82x = 4,211.40 × 1,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.82x = 7,265,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,675.74/3,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.77

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