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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.26, 4,060.81 and 2,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.26, 4,060.81 and 2,593.02 is: 3,863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.26 : 4,060.81 = 2,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.26/4,060.81 = 2,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.26x = 4,060.81 × 2,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.26x = 10,529,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529,761.55/2,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.76

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