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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.65, 4,090.26 and 1,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.65, 4,090.26 and 1,493.92 is: 2,241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.65 : 4,090.26 = 1,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.65/4,090.26 = 1,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.65x = 4,090.26 × 1,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.65x = 6,110,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110,531.93/2,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.86

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