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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.32, 4,086.12 and 1,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.32, 4,086.12 and 1,493.32 is: 2,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.32 : 4,086.12 = 1,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.32/4,086.12 = 1,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.32x = 4,086.12 × 1,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.32x = 6,101,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,884.72/2,725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.96

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