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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.41, 4,087.37 and 750.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.41, 4,087.37 and 750.57 is: 1,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.41 : 4,087.37 = 750.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.41/4,087.37 = 750.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.41x = 4,087.37 × 750.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.41x = 3,067,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,838.74/2,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.64

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