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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.06, 4,308.51 and 1,725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.06, 4,308.51 and 1,725.02 is: 2,380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.06 : 4,308.51 = 1,725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.06/4,308.51 = 1,725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.06x = 4,308.51 × 1,725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.06x = 7,432,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,265.92/3,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.56

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