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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.22, 3,757.92 and 2,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.22, 3,757.92 and 2,503.28 is: 3,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.22 : 3,757.92 = 2,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.22/3,757.92 = 2,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.22x = 3,757.92 × 2,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.22x = 9,407,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407,125.98/2,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.88

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