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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.52, 4,308.57 and 1,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.52, 4,308.57 and 1,725 is: 2,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.52 : 4,308.57 = 1,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.52/4,308.57 = 1,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.52x = 4,308.57 × 1,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.52x = 7,432,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,283.25/3,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.22

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