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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.53, 4,093.14 and 2,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.53, 4,093.14 and 2,232.87 is: 3,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.53 : 4,093.14 = 2,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.53/4,093.14 = 2,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.53x = 4,093.14 × 2,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.53x = 9,139,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139,449.51/2,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.27

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