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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.62, 4,088.69 and 1,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.62, 4,088.69 and 1,265.19 is: 1,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.62 : 4,088.69 = 1,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.62/4,088.69 = 1,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.62x = 4,088.69 × 1,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.62x = 5,172,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,969.70/2,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.91

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