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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.54, 4,084.68 and 1,491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.54, 4,084.68 and 1,491.10 is: 2,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.54 : 4,084.68 = 1,491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.54/4,084.68 = 1,491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.54x = 4,084.68 × 1,491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.54x = 6,090,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,666.35/2,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.66

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