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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.57, 4,064.41 and 2,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.57, 4,064.41 and 2,702.11 is: 4,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.57 : 4,064.41 = 2,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.57/4,064.41 = 2,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.57x = 4,064.41 × 2,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.57x = 10,982,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982,462.58/2,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.43

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