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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.34, 3,753.42 and 1,725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.34, 3,753.42 and 1,725.27 is: 2,380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.34 : 3,753.42 = 1,725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.34/3,753.42 = 1,725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.34x = 3,753.42 × 1,725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.34x = 6,475,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,662.92/2,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.46

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