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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.02, 4,087.49 and 673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.02, 4,087.49 and 673.02 is: 1,009.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.02 : 4,087.49 = 673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.02/4,087.49 = 673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.02x = 4,087.49 × 673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.02x = 2,750,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,962.52/2,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.52

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