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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.10, 3,762.75 and 2,094.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.10, 3,762.75 and 2,094.63 is: 2,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.10 : 3,762.75 = 2,094.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.10/3,762.75 = 2,094.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.10x = 3,762.75 × 2,094.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.10x = 7,881,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,569.03/2,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.21

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