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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.00, 4,211.58 and 1,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.00, 4,211.58 and 1,725.76 is: 2,381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.00 : 4,211.58 = 1,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.00/4,211.58 = 1,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.00x = 4,211.58 × 1,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.00x = 7,268,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,155.24/3,052.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.44

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