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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.80, 4,088.70 and 2,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.80, 4,088.70 and 2,264.10 is: 3,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.80 : 4,088.70 = 2,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.80/4,088.70 = 2,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.80x = 4,088.70 × 2,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.80x = 9,257,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,225.67/2,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.15

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