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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.50, 3,736.62 and 2,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.50, 3,736.62 and 2,676.30 is: 3,669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.50 : 3,736.62 = 2,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.50/3,736.62 = 2,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.50x = 3,736.62 × 2,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.50x = 10,000,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,316.11/2,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.17

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