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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.02, 4,079.25 and 2,465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.02, 4,079.25 and 2,465.13 is: 3,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.02 : 4,079.25 = 2,465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.02/4,079.25 = 2,465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.02x = 4,079.25 × 2,465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.02x = 10,055,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,881.55/2,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.20

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