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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.03, 4,312.51 and 1,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.03, 4,312.51 and 1,727.75 is: 2,384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.03 : 4,312.51 = 1,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.03/4,312.51 = 1,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.03x = 4,312.51 × 1,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.03x = 7,450,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,939.15/3,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.28

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