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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.14, 4,087.82 and 750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.14, 4,087.82 and 750.93 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.14 : 4,087.82 = 750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.14/4,087.82 = 750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.14x = 4,087.82 × 750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.14x = 3,069,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,662.92/2,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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