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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.71, 4,068.81 and 2,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.71, 4,068.81 and 2,522.67 is: 3,765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.71 : 4,068.81 = 2,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.71/4,068.81 = 2,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.71x = 4,068.81 × 2,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.71x = 10,264,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,264.92/2,725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.72

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