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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.83, 4,211.74 and 1,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.83, 4,211.74 and 1,725.54 is: 2,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.83 : 4,211.74 = 1,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.83/4,211.74 = 1,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.83x = 4,211.74 × 1,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.83x = 7,267,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,525.84/3,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.37

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