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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.77, 4,089.36 and 1,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.77, 4,089.36 and 1,265.97 is: 1,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.77 : 4,089.36 = 1,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.77/4,089.36 = 1,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.77x = 4,089.36 × 1,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.77x = 5,177,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,007.08/2,725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.28

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