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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.20, 3,758.28 and 1,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.20, 3,758.28 and 1,939.92 is: 2,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.20 : 3,758.28 = 1,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.20/3,758.28 = 1,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.20x = 3,758.28 × 1,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.20x = 7,290,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,762.54/2,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.31

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