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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.51, 4,079.15 and 2,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.51, 4,079.15 and 2,396.25 is: 3,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.51 : 4,079.15 = 2,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.51/4,079.15 = 2,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.51x = 4,079.15 × 2,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.51x = 9,774,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,774,642.79/2,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.35

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