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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.25, 4,081.19 and 1,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.25, 4,081.19 and 1,552.37 is: 2,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.25 : 4,081.19 = 1,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.25/4,081.19 = 1,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.25x = 4,081.19 × 1,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.25x = 6,335,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335,488.75/2,725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.74

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