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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.08, 4,088.16 and 1,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.08, 4,088.16 and 1,082.40 is: 1,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.08 : 4,088.16 = 1,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.08/4,088.16 = 1,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.08x = 4,088.16 × 1,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.08x = 4,425,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,024.38/2,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.81

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