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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.94, 4,211.91 and 1,725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.94, 4,211.91 and 1,725.79 is: 2,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.94 : 4,211.91 = 1,725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.94/4,211.91 = 1,725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.94x = 4,211.91 × 1,725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.94x = 7,268,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,872.16/3,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.72

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