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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.35, 4,212.32 and 1,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.35, 4,212.32 and 1,726.25 is: 2,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.35 : 4,212.32 = 1,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.35/4,212.32 = 1,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.35x = 4,212.32 × 1,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.35x = 7,271,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,521.72/3,052.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.27

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