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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.02, 4,087.97 and 1,081.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.02, 4,087.97 and 1,081.57 is: 1,622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.02 : 4,087.97 = 1,081.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.02/4,087.97 = 1,081.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.02x = 4,087.97 × 1,081.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.02x = 4,421,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,425.71/2,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.53

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