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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.92, 4,211.66 and 1,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.92, 4,211.66 and 1,725.63 is: 2,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.92 : 4,211.66 = 1,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.92/4,211.66 = 1,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.92x = 4,211.66 × 1,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.92x = 7,267,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,766.85/3,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.38

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