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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.44, 3,751.68 and 2,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.44, 3,751.68 and 2,375.52 is: 3,270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.44 : 3,751.68 = 2,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.44/3,751.68 = 2,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.44x = 3,751.68 × 2,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.44x = 8,912,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,190.87/2,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.00

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