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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.52, 4,085.37 and 1,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.52, 4,085.37 and 1,081.35 is: 1,620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.52 : 4,085.37 = 1,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.52/4,085.37 = 1,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.52x = 4,085.37 × 1,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.52x = 4,417,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,714.85/2,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.87

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