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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.44, 4,106.37 and 2,465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.44, 4,106.37 and 2,465.77 is: 3,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.44 : 4,106.37 = 2,465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.44/4,106.37 = 2,465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.44x = 4,106.37 × 2,465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.44x = 10,125,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,363.95/2,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.13

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