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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.59, 4,335.36 and 1,725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.59, 4,335.36 and 1,725.27 is: 2,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.59 : 4,335.36 = 1,725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.59/4,335.36 = 1,725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.59x = 4,335.36 × 1,725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.59x = 7,479,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,666.55/3,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.86

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