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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.76, 4,080.38 and 2,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.76, 4,080.38 and 2,465.88 is: 3,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.76 : 4,080.38 = 2,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.76/4,080.38 = 2,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.76x = 4,080.38 × 2,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.76x = 10,061,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,715.11/2,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.35

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