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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.82, 3,763.74 and 2,095.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.82, 3,763.74 and 2,095.35 is: 2,893.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.82 : 3,763.74 = 2,095.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.82/3,763.74 = 2,095.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.82x = 3,763.74 × 2,095.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.82x = 7,886,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,352.61/2,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.21

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