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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.23, 4,077.21 and 2,393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.23, 4,077.21 and 2,393.53 is: 3,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.23 : 4,077.21 = 2,393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.23/4,077.21 = 2,393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.23x = 4,077.21 × 2,393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.23x = 9,758,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,924.45/2,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.95

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