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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.17, 4,083.84 and 1,552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.17, 4,083.84 and 1,552.74 is: 2,326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.17 : 4,083.84 = 1,552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.17/4,083.84 = 1,552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.17x = 4,083.84 × 1,552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.17x = 6,341,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,151.93/2,725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.89

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