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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.25, 4,083.62 and 1,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.25, 4,083.62 and 1,846.80 is: 2,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.25 : 4,083.62 = 1,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.25/4,083.62 = 1,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.25x = 4,083.62 × 1,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.25x = 7,541,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,620.18/2,725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.32

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