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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.45, 4,082.10 and 2,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.45, 4,082.10 and 2,105.80 is: 3,154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.45 : 4,082.10 = 2,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.45/4,082.10 = 2,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.45x = 4,082.10 × 2,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.45x = 8,596,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596,086.18/2,725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.01

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