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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.79, 3,735.38 and 2,463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.79, 3,735.38 and 2,463.35 is: 3,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.79 : 3,735.38 = 2,463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.79/3,735.38 = 2,463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.79x = 3,735.38 × 2,463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.79x = 9,201,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,535.80/2,725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.74

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