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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.40, 3,762.56 and 1,875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.40, 3,762.56 and 1,875.89 is: 2,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.40 : 3,762.56 = 1,875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.40/3,762.56 = 1,875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.40x = 3,762.56 × 1,875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.40x = 7,058,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,148.68/2,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.77

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