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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.27, 4,082.10 and 1,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.27, 4,082.10 and 1,844.80 is: 2,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.27 : 4,082.10 = 1,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.27/4,082.10 = 1,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.27x = 4,082.10 × 1,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.27x = 7,530,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,658.08/2,725.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.27

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