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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.25, 3,761.98 and 1,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.25, 3,761.98 and 1,842.24 is: 2,543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.25 : 3,761.98 = 1,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.25/3,761.98 = 1,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.25x = 3,761.98 × 1,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.25x = 6,930,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930,479.44/2,725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.07

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