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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.05, 4,012.67 and 727.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.05, 4,012.67 and 727.25 is: 1,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.05 : 4,012.67 = 727.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.05/4,012.67 = 727.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.05x = 4,012.67 × 727.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.05x = 2,918,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,196.01/2,675.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.90

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