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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.07, 3,762.71 and 2,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.07, 3,762.71 and 2,094.60 is: 2,892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.07 : 3,762.71 = 2,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.07/3,762.71 = 2,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.07x = 3,762.71 × 2,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.07x = 7,881,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,377.60/2,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.18

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