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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.44, 4,088.76 and 1,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.44, 4,088.76 and 1,165.44 is: 1,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.44 : 4,088.76 = 1,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.44/4,088.76 = 1,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.44x = 4,088.76 × 1,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.44x = 4,765,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,204.45/2,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.42

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