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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.33, 3,753.79 and 2,094.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.33, 3,753.79 and 2,094.65 is: 2,885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.33 : 3,753.79 = 2,094.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.33/3,753.79 = 2,094.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.33x = 3,753.79 × 2,094.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.33x = 7,862,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,866.29/2,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.11

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