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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.56, 4,088.34 and 673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.56, 4,088.34 and 673.56 is: 1,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.56 : 4,088.34 = 673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.56/4,088.34 = 673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.56x = 4,088.34 × 673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.56x = 2,753,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,742.29/2,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.34

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