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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.70, 4,084.63 and 1,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.70, 4,084.63 and 1,553.27 is: 2,327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.70 : 4,084.63 = 1,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.70/4,084.63 = 1,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.70x = 4,084.63 × 1,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.70x = 6,344,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,508.93/2,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.67

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