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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.08, 4,212.05 and 1,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.08, 4,212.05 and 1,725.30 is: 2,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.08 : 4,212.05 = 1,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.08/4,212.05 = 1,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.08x = 4,212.05 × 1,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.08x = 7,267,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,041.24/3,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.01

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