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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.05, 4,212.09 and 1,725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.05, 4,212.09 and 1,725.99 is: 2,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.05 : 4,212.09 = 1,725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.05/4,212.09 = 1,725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.05x = 4,212.09 × 1,725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.05x = 7,270,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,025.22/3,052.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.01

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