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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.82, 3,761.58 and 1,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.82, 3,761.58 and 1,483.82 is: 2,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.82 : 3,761.58 = 1,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.82/3,761.58 = 1,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.82x = 3,761.58 × 1,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.82x = 5,581,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,581,507.64/2,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.64

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