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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.01, 4,086.97 and 2,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.01, 4,086.97 and 2,265.74 is: 3,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.01 : 4,086.97 = 2,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.01/4,086.97 = 2,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.01x = 4,086.97 × 2,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.01x = 9,260,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,000.63/2,725.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.15

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