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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.55, 3,761.15 and 1,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.55, 3,761.15 and 1,483.55 is: 2,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.55 : 3,761.15 = 1,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.55/3,761.15 = 1,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.55x = 3,761.15 × 1,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.55x = 5,579,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,846.66/2,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.24

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