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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.91, 4,212.03 and 1,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.91, 4,212.03 and 1,725.59 is: 2,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.91 : 4,212.03 = 1,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.91/4,212.03 = 1,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.91x = 4,212.03 × 1,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.91x = 7,268,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,215.60/3,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.53

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