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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.26, 3,760.84 and 1,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.26, 3,760.84 and 1,483.26 is: 2,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.26 : 3,760.84 = 1,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.26/3,760.84 = 1,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.26x = 3,760.84 × 1,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.26x = 5,578,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,303.54/2,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.89

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