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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.54, 4,080.98 and 1,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.54, 4,080.98 and 1,424.26 is: 2,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.54 : 4,080.98 = 1,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.54/4,080.98 = 1,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.54x = 4,080.98 × 1,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.54x = 5,812,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,812,376.57/2,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.56

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