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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.39, 3,761.07 and 1,483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.39, 3,761.07 and 1,483.39 is: 2,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.39 : 3,761.07 = 1,483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.39/3,761.07 = 1,483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.39x = 3,761.07 × 1,483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.39x = 5,579,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,133.63/2,725.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.10

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