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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.62, 4,335.47 and 1,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.62, 4,335.47 and 1,725.09 is: 2,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.62 : 4,335.47 = 1,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.62/4,335.47 = 1,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.62x = 4,335.47 × 1,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.62x = 7,479,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,090.04/3,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.65

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