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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.07, 4,063.67 and 2,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.07, 4,063.67 and 2,701.61 is: 4,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.07 : 4,063.67 = 2,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.07/4,063.67 = 2,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.07x = 4,063.67 × 2,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.07x = 10,978,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,978,417.68/2,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.68

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