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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.44, 3,761.10 and 1,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.44, 3,761.10 and 1,483.44 is: 2,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.44 : 3,761.10 = 1,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.44/3,761.10 = 1,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.44x = 3,761.10 × 1,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.44x = 5,579,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,366.18/2,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.14

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