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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.48, 4,085.88 and 1,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.48, 4,085.88 and 1,337.44 is: 2,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.48 : 4,085.88 = 1,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.48/4,085.88 = 1,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.48x = 4,085.88 × 1,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.48x = 5,464,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,619.35/2,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.01

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